1 Quiet and Seated Review you Learning Outcomes!
2 Current Events
3 CNN Student News On a sheet of paper, put your name on it and title it CNN Student News Write the date in the left margin For each date identify 4 topics For each topic, describe with 3 adjectives
4 Jefferson Expands the Nation
5 In 1800 – the “West” in America referred to the Trans-Appalachian WestThe area between the Appalachian Mtns and the Mississippi River France and Spain were negotiating ownership between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mtns
6 Spain also had claims over most of Cal.Russia and Great Britain had claims in the Oregon Territory up to Alaska
7 Napoleon was able to regain the Louisiana Territory from Spain in a secret treaty signed in 1800When the Spanish were turning the port of N.O. over to the French, they closed it to American shipping Westerners called for war with France and Spain
8 The Louisiana PurchaseTo avoid war – Jefferson offered to buy N.O. Napoleon asked if we would be interested in the entire LA. territory Because of the war with Britain, France needed money more than land
9 Jefferson’s contradictionThe Constitution didn’t allow for the purchase of new land But a nation of small farmers would need more land T.J. bought the Louisiana Territory for $15mil (3cents per acre) Doubled the size of the U.S.
10 Exploring the Louisiana TerritoryJefferson chose Meriwether Lewis to lead the expedition Lewis chose William Clark to accompany him Clark was a skilled mapmaker & outdoorsman
11 Lewis and Clark ExpeditionInstructed by Jefferson to: Find a water route across the continent Claim the Oregon Territory Est. good relations w/N.A. Create maps Notes on plants, animals, landscape
12 Lewis and Clark ExpeditionSpring 1804: left St. Louis October 1804: reached N.Dakota Spring 1805: left N. Dakota Accompanied by Sacagawea Guide / Interpreter
13 Lewis and Clark ExpeditionFall, 1805: Reached the Columbia River Nov. 1805: Reached the Pacific Built Fort Clatsop 1806: Returned to St. Louis
14 Results of the explorationAccurate maps of the new territory Growth of fur trade More people moving West
15 Today’s assignment Clear your desksWith the exception of a sheet of paper and a writing utensil Title paper Lewis and Clark Expedition While watching the video, jot down 10 adjectives about the expedition At the conclusion of the video – use your list of adjectives to write a brief summary of the journey (1 pages). Identify the different rivers, tribes, mountains and new scientific discoveries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOK8917VM_8