American History Our Nation Grows 1785 - 1849

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American History Westward Expansion
1785 - 1849

The United States grew and became a great nation between the time that George Washington was elected the first President of the United States in 1789 to when gold was discovered in California in 1849. Learn about America's expansion with the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon in 1803, the War of 1812 when the Americans declared war on Britain, the woman's movement, and more in these set of lessons spanning United States history from 1785 - 1849.

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American History WESTWARD EXPANSION Teaching Resources to go with this Website   

Purchase the unit that accompanies the information found on this website at Teachers Pay Teachers. The resource includes both the printable lapbook and digital resources. Digital activities include Google Doc articles, Google Slide organizers, and Google Form quizzes. These are leveled for upper elementary students.

Purchase Westward Expansion Lapbook on Teachers Pay Teachers. This activity is great for upper elementary including 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
Purchase Westward Expansion Lapbook on Teachers Pay Teachers. This activity is great for upper elementary including 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.


Purchase Westward Expansion Lapbook on Teachers Pay Teachers. This activity is great for upper elementary including 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
Purchase Westward Expansion Lapbook on Teachers Pay Teachers. This activity is great for upper elementary including 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.


Purchase Westward Expansion Digital Unit on Teachers Pay Teachers. This activity is great for upper elementary including 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
Purchase Westward Expansion Digital Unit on Teachers Pay Teachers. This activity is great for upper elementary including 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.