5.SS.4.C

Identify significant events and concepts associated with U.S. territorial expansion, including the Louisiana Purchase, the expedition of Lewis and Clark, and Manifest Destiny.

Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
significant eventsconceptsU.S. territorial expansionLouisiana Purchaseexpedition of Lewis and ClarkManifest Destiny
Skills
  • identify (significant events associated with U.S. territorial expansion) #dok1
  • identify (concepts associated with U.S. territorial expansion) #dok1
  • explain (significant events associated with U.S. territorial expansion) #dok2
  • explain (concepts associated with U.S. territorial expansion) #dok2
  • analyze (impact of events and concepts related to territorial expansion, such as Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, Manifest Destiny) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify significant events such as the Louisiana Purchase during U.S. territorial expansion. #dok1
  • I can identify key concepts such as Manifest Destiny during U.S. territorial expansion. #dok1
  • I can explain the importance of the Louisiana Purchase in expanding U.S. territory. #dok2
  • I can explain how Lewis and Clark’s expedition contributed to America's knowledge of the West. #dok2
  • I can explain the idea of Manifest Destiny and its influence on U.S. expansion. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark’s expedition, and Manifest Destiny changed the United States. #dok3
  • I can analyze the long-term effects of U.S. territorial expansion on different groups and the nation. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The expansion of the United States was shaped by pivotal events and guiding beliefs such as Manifest Destiny.
  • Territorial growth brought both opportunities and challenges for individuals and the nation as a whole.
Essential Questions
  • What were the major events that led to the expansion of the United States?
  • Why was the Louisiana Purchase an important event in American history?
  • How did the expedition of Lewis and Clark impact the United States and its expansion?
  • What is Manifest Destiny and how did it shape the growth of the U.S.?
  • How did territorial expansion affect different groups of people in the United States?