Category Archives: Western Expansion Era

Chief Joseph surrenders to U.S. Army (speech) 1877

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce – On Surrender to US Army (1877) Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our Chiefs are killed; … Continue reading →

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Geronimo: An American Legend, 1993 (motion picture)

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Geronimo: An American Legend, 1993 The Apache Indians have reluctantly agreed to settle on a US Government approved reservation. Not all the Apaches are able to adapt to the life of corn farmers. One in particular, Geronimo, is restless. Pushed … Continue reading →

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Far and Away, 1992 (motion picture)

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

 Far and Away, 1992 Joseph Donnelly, a young Irishman facing property eviction after his father’s death, decides to take revenge on Daniel Christie, his Irish landlord. Instead of killing Christie, however, he is injured and sentenced to a duel with Christie’s … Continue reading →

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“King” Andrew Jackson political cartoon analysis with questions

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

 King Andrew the First The attached document contains a political cartoon analysis of President Andrew Jackson with questions.

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Early Westward Migration & Native American Resistance (powerpoint)

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

Early Westward Migration & Native American Resistance This powerpoint provides a brief description of America’s early westward migration & the resistance of Native Americans as white settlers encroach upon their lands.

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For Sale by Owner : Napoleon & the Louisiana Purchase (powerpoint)

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

Property for Sale Napoleon and the Louisiana Purchase This powerpoint provides a brief description of the Louisiana Purchase.

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John Gast’s “American Progress” Portrait Analysis with Guided Questions : Manifest Destiny (primary source art work)

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Gast American Progress Analysis    This powerpoint provides an analysis of John Gast’s famous portrait “American Progress” which became a visual representation of Manifest Destiny ideals. In addition, this presentation incorporates guided questions.

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Tecumseh on Indians and Land -1810 (primary source document w/ reading questions)

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

  Tecumseh on Indians and Land Primary source document of Chief Tecumseh, who refused to sign the Treaty of Greenville, and condemned Indians chiefs who sold their lands to the U.S. government. Tecumseh called for all Indians to unite and … Continue reading →

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Age of Jackson (powerpoint)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

 The Age of Jackson This powerpoint provides a brief description of Andrew Jackson’s term as president.

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Indian Removal Act (narrative history)

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Indian Removal Acts Narrative History of President Jackson & The Indian Removal Acts.

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