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Overview In this experience, students interact with vocabulary words that they will encounter throughout Unit 5: Westward Expansion to 1850. Estimated duration: 30–40 minutes Vocabulary words: Objective
Once the United States had won its independence and adopted the Constitution, it began to develop as a nation. Americans turned their eyes westward, hoping to find land and natural resources. In this unit, you will learn about the westward expansion that occurred between 1800 and 1850.
ObjectiveThe Pioneer Home of the Western Frontier, by Francis Palmer, ca. 1867
This lesson builds your vocabulary of words you will use in this unit. The words are:
Let’s start with the word expansion. The word combines three parts:
Post a synonym for the word expansion.
Point out to students that the word expansion is a noun, so its synonyms should also be nouns. Sample answers: growth, spread, stretching, extension, enlargement, buildup