Territorial Growth

Along with Martina and Terrance you have traveled to the year 1803. Thomas Jefferson has been president for three years, and he has just received an offer he cannot refuse. This exceptional offer will open up vast new possibilities for Americans. How will Americans take advantage of these possibilities? What will motivate them? What new tools will help them and what conflicts will arise? It is time for you to “Go West” and find out.

Essential Questions

• Why did Americans explore westward?
• How did technology encourage westward migration?
• What conflicts occurred because of westward migration?