Chapter Objective
The student will understand westward expansion and its political, economic, and social effects on the development of the nation.

SECTION 1 Trails West

1. To explain the role of mountain men in the exploration and expansion of the West
2. To identify reasons people went west
3. To describe the opening of the Santa Fe Trail
4. To describe the impact of "Oregon Fever" on westward expansion
5. To profile the Mormons' westward journey

SECTION 2 The Texas Revolution

1. To profile Texas under Spanish rule
2. To explain the tension between Texansand Tejanos
3. To summarize the war between Texasand Mexico
4. To explain that Texas became its own country

SECTION 3 The War with Mexico

1. To explain the origins of manifest destiny
2. To describe how the Mexican War began
3. To describe American actions in California, New Mexico, and Mexico
4. To detail the peace agreement with Mexico and territory gained by the United States

SECTION 4 The California Gold Rush

1. To describe California before the gold rush
2. To summarize the activities occurring during the gold rush
3. To describe life in the mining camps
4. To analyze the impact of the gold rush on California

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