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War of 1812. Create a Tree Map in your notebook with each major cause being its own branch

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War of 1812. Create a Tree Map in your notebook with each major cause being its own branch

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Use this link

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Who purchased this land? Thomas Jefferson
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
When was it purchased and for how much? 15 Million, and in 1803
Where was this land located? Mid western region of the United States
Why did the US want this land? They needed a place to raise cattle and crops
Explain why the United States gaining a major sea port be good for the country? It allows for trade and for fishing

How much land did the US acquire?828,000 square miles
Who did Jefferson send to explore this land and what did they explore? The western side of the United States Clark and Lewis

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Kids learn about the Louisiana Purchase. When President Thomas Jefferson bought land west of the Mississippi from the French.

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Why Texas Wanted Independence from Mexico

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Texas formally declared independence from Mexico in 1836 for many reasons.

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Impressment, merchant shipping Indian attacks

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Complete this section in your notebook                           1. Create a bubble map with 10 facts on the journey of Lewis and Clark.                                         2. Why was Lewis & Clark's exploration journey so important to westward expansion?  

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Complete this section in your notebook                           1. Create a bubble map with 10 facts on the journey of Lewis and Clark.                                         2. Why was Lewis & Clark's exploration journey so important to westward expansion?  

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Kids learn about the biography and life of explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. They explored the wild west of America.

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Describe the Texas's war with Mexico from the opening paragraph

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Describe the Texas's war with Mexico from the opening paragraph

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jijefjief

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Looking at the picture write 5 sentences on what you think the Battle of New Orleans would have been like 

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Looking at the picture write 5 sentences on what you think the Battle of New Orleans would have been like 

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It would have been scary. It would have been sleepless. It would have been hungry. It would have been cold. It would have been nerve racking.

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The Source Overview | The Source | Programs | Library of Congress

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Welcome to The Source: Where Curiosity Sparks Discovery. Visitors to this experiential gallery at the Library of Congress—especially designed for kids and teens ages 8-15 with their families or school groups—will enjoy exploring hundreds of primary sources from the Library’s collections. Whether you’re looking to book a field trip, explore with your scout troop, or make a new family memory, there’s something for everyone, in person and online. Start your research journey at The Source!

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What did Mexico do to get Americans to come to Texas?

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What did Mexico do to get Americans to come to Texas?

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they invited them.

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How did Slavery play a role in Texans rebelling against Mexico?

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How did Slavery play a role in Texans rebelling against Mexico?

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slavery was against the law

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Describe the Constitution of 1824 and what happened after it was changed

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Describe the Constitution of 1824 and what happened after it was changed

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Who were Texans trading with and why did they do this?

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Who were Texans trading with and why did they do this?

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Why were more Americans moving to Texas than Mexicans?

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Why were more Americans moving to Texas than Mexicans?