Overview This week we will finish investigating the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign (aka Sullivan Expedition) and the Trail of Tears and Southeast Indian Removal. Students are asked to remember that crucial lessons can be gained from knowing their history and the purpose of these historical investigations is to give insight into the motivations that dictate how the…
Overview This is the last full week of the semester! Unfortunately, my time with the class is coming to an end, however the good news is that Mr. Henchen will be back soon! Next week are our midterms and semester two begins on January 22. This week’s focus will be on some of motivating factors…
Overview This week we begin discussion of westward expansion. We will focus on the geography of westward expansion, then talk about the concept of manifest destiny. We will move into the last week of our semester discussing some more specific aspects of the movement west, chiefly the technology that permitted settlement of the west and…
