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Does the Lewis & Clark expedition represent Manifest Destiny?

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 Day 1:  Manifest Destiny 

Step 1:  Watch both videos on Manifest Destiny and read the document of opinions of the people concerning Manifest Destiny.

Step 2:  Complete the investigative report by answering questions from what you have learned.

Step 3:  Study the painting that represents Manifest Destiny and answer the questions on the personal analysis page.  Use what you learned in the videos and investigation to form your opinions.

Step 4:  Use the internet to find the definitions of the following vocabulary words: Manifest Destiny, wilderness, annex, divine, political.   Add them to your picture dictionary and write the meanings.  Draw a picture or paste a picture that represents the meaning.  

Day 2:  Louisiana Purchase

Step 1:  Watch the documentary video on the Louisiana Purchse.

Step 2:  Complete the second investigative report by answering questions from what you learned in the video. 

Step 3:  Think about the reasons the President wanted to buy New Orleans and how quickly the deal was made.  Do you think decisions and purchases are made that quickly in government today?

Step 4:  Add the following vocabulary words to your picture dictionary: trade, proposition, territory, empire, savages, expedition.  Remember to write the definition and draw a picture or paste a picture that represents the meaning.

Day 3: Lewis & Clark Expedition

Step 1:  Watch the Lewis & Clark video.  Throughout the video write down 10 new words that you are unfamiliar with to add to your picture dictionary. 

Step 2:  Use the internet to find the definitions of the words.  Draw a picture or paste a picture of that represents its meaning.  Write the definition next to the picture.

Step 3:  Consider the terrain that Lewis & Clark had to travel.  The weather they might have to endure.  Planning a trip to a place you've never been is hard to do because you don't know what to prepare for.  Consider their task given by the president to map out the territory and find artifacts from the territory to bring back.  Make a packing list of what you think you might need to consider from what you learned in the video.  Some areas to consider would be food, supplies, clothing and mapping tools.  Use the internet to research any of your thoughts or ideas about needed items. Be prepared to share your packing list with the class on Day 4.

Day 4: What was to be gained by the Louisiana Purchase?

Step 1:  Watch the roundtable discussion about the Louisiana Purchase.  Today we are looking for what the United States gained from the Louisiana Purchase that could possibly give President Jefferson a motive for wanting to expand the U.S. 

Step 2:  As you watch the video make a list of: 1) financial impact the Louisiana Purchase had on the United States 2) President Jefferson's motives for wanting to make the purchase

Step 3:  You will use the information gained from this video as background knowledge for Day 5 and to make the decision for your final verdict.  Be sure to have your own roundtable discussion with your partner about the information you have learned thus far. 

Step 4:  Write down some key notes during your roundtable discussion that supports the verdict you would render at this point and why.

Day 5:  Did Thomas Jefferson follow the law?

Step 1:  Use the internet to research what Thomas Jefferson did wrong when he made the Louisiana Purchase. 

Step 2:  Did he do something that was unconstitutional?  If so, what was the proper way to make the purchase?  Use the internet to investigate. 

Step 3:  Collaborate with your partner and make your decision.  Will your verdict be yes or no to the question, "Does the Lewis and Clark expedition represent Manifest Destiny?  Remember that you will need to explain why.

Step 4:  The Jury will go into deliberation and cast their vote.  Votes will be counted and majority will win the case. 

 

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