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SS4H3Westward Expansion Overview

Explain westward expansion in America.

Appears in: Social Studies, Grade 4

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Expectations

  • SS4H3.a

    Describe the causes and events of the War of 1812; include the burning of the Capitol and the White House and the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner."

  • SS4H3.b

    Describe the impact of westward expansion on American Indians; include the Trail of Tears, Battle of Little Bighorn and the forced relocation of American Indians to reservations.

  • SS4H3.c

    Describe territorial expansion with emphasis on the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the acquisitions of Texas (the Alamo and independence), Oregon (Oregon Trail), and California (Gold Rush and the development of mining towns).

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Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.

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