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This webquest designed by:
Brenda Bailey, Michele Bamrick, Dave Hlas, Dawn Herrman, and Kay Konrardy
March 2003
Middle Level Curriculum
University of Northern Iowa
 

Introduction:

This webquest is designed for students to explore various components of United States territorial expansion during the years 1801-1861.Students will have the opportunity to analyze and synthesize information obtained through their research by writing pieces for a newspaper.They will be creating an edition of a newspaper designed for publication during the time period mentioned above. 
Grade Level and Content Area

This webquest is designed for students in grades 7-8.
The content area is United States history and is based on the following standards and benchmarks pertaining to this grade level.

ERA
    Expansion and Reform 1801-1861

Students will develop an understanding of the United States territorial expansion between 1801-1861, and how it affected relations with external powers and Native Americans.
                Benchmarks addressed include:
  • Understanding the short-term political and long-term cultural impacts of the Louisiana Purchase
  • Understanding how early state and federal policies influenced Native American tribes
  • Understanding the social and political impact of the idea of Manifest Destiny
  • Understanding the significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
  • Understanding the major events of U.S. foreign policy during the 19th century
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