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Standard 4.3.CE

4.3.CE Analyze the effects of government policies in promoting United States territorial expansion into the west.

Grade(s): 4

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

The Mexican American War | History In A Nutshell

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President James K. Polk desired to achieve his vision of "Manifest Destiny," and sought to acquire Mexico's northern territories. Mexico had no desire to sell Alta California and Nuevo Mexico to Pres...
The Trail of Tears | History In A Nutshell

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Join our cartoon avatar host as he takes viewers through a brief expose on the events leading up to the forced removal of Native American tribes from the eastern United States. After the American...
Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 4
Episode 4

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The final segment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition outlines the journey back to St. Louis, Missouri. Along the way Lewis and Clark split up after the Bitterroot Mountains to explore previously...
Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 3
Episode 3

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Part 3 of the Lewis and Clark Expedition chronicles the journey from Fort Mandan to their arrival at the Pacific Ocean. The most challenging portions of the trek west take place here: the portage...
Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 1
Episode 1

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Part 1 of the Lewis and Clark Expedition outlines Americans' desire to explore the then unknown west of the early 1800's. President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in...