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By Ashley Flohrschutz
5th Grade Social Studies
Manifest Destiny
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Manifest Destiny

5th Grade Social Studies

By Ashley Flohrschutz

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Today In class we will be exploring how the United States expanded from the colonies to the land it has today. We call this territorial expansion Manifest Destiny! There will be 13 Hotspots for you to interact with and a hidden treat as one of those buttons. There are some questions in these hotspots. Anwser all the questions in complete sentences and turn them in at the end of class. Take notes on these hotspots and those who quietly find the hidden treat can earn a special reward after their work is completed.Check the hotspot on this page so you know what you are looking for here ------>DON'T FORGET! TAKE NOTES.

These Hotspots will be smaller so keep an eye out for them!

Notice the years each territory was gained and take note of it.

One of the best deals in USA History! The US paid France 15 million dollars for 512 million acres. That's 3 cents per acer!

This smaller piece of land was gained through a treaty with Great Britain. This better relationships with both countries.

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, that brought an official end to the Mexican American War that lasted 2 years. This territory was gained through this treaty

Mexico was in need of money after the war so they sold the USA 30,000 square miles for $10 million; this is a part of New Mexico and Arizona now.

After failing to restore Queen Liliuokalani to the throne, Hawaii became an independent Republic of Hawaii. In the year 1898 the US needed a Naval base because of war; because of this need the US annexed Hawaii.

You found the hidden button! When you are finished taking notes and anwsering all the questions you may take time to attempt the Oregon Trail like may Americans have.

Attempt the Oregon trail!

Follow the link and read about how we gained the Oregon territory. Be ready to answer the following: For what reason did americans want this land and what agreement did we make inorder to obtain it?

How we gained the Oregon Territory.

Follow the link and read about the Spanish Cession of 1819. Be ready to answer which president helped the US gain this territory and at what cost.

How we gained Florida

In between the time when the colonies were founded and the Revolutionary war the colonies expanded and gained more territory. After the American Revolution (which you will learn a lot about later) The United States of America was founded with the ​territory you see here in yellow.

Take note of the reasons why the colonies were formed. You will need to anwser the following: Give 2 reasons why people moved to the colonies with supporting detail.

Watch the video. After watching the video answer the question below. What big event happened after Alaska was purchased?

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