01.11-15.2016
U.S. History 8th Grade
Chap. 11.4
The Great Plains Indians

Grade Level:

8

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U.S. History 8

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Goal Summary:

THE BIG IDEA:
Students practice primary source analysis with a visual text,
Students understand the concept of point of view, and
Students understand some motivations/ideas for westward expansion.

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Essential Questions:

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Understandings:

Why did Americans move westward?
How were the Plains Indian viewed by settlers moving westward?
What were the ways European & U.S. Colonialism reshaped North America?
How did the United States Army become involved with settlers fighting with Indians of the Plains?

Content Goals:

Students will understand why Americans "white & black" moved westward after the Civil War.....and how the interactions between the Plains Indians and Settlers led to conflict, and change.

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