Journeys West.
A collection of resources for lessons on westward expansion, including the Mexican-American War

The Old Courthouse in St. Louis-Yesterday and Today
A Teaching with Historic Places plan. Students will investigate aspects of the westward expansion.

The Trail of Tears
This lesson uses online research to develop accounts of the removal of Native Americans. The students will also create a role-playing activity to demonstrate the Trail of Tears.

Westward Expansion
Online lesson module complete with image gallery and links to interactive maps

The Mexican War
This lesson provides students examine the territorial status of Texas in 1830, 1840, and 1846, and compare the views of the conflict from both American and Mexican perspectives.

Opposition to the Mexican War
Students will utilize primary source documents to explore arguments surrounding Abraham Lincoln's opposition to the Mexican War.
 

The Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek

Westward Expansion

The Oregon Trail This web site is brought to you by teachers Mike Trinklein and Steve Boettcher, creators of The Oregon Trail, the award-winning documentary film which aired on PBS. Enjoy the adventure! (If you are a teacher, don't miss the free online teacher's guide)

The Santa Fe Trail Interactive

Alabama Virtual Library

Best of History Websites

History Timelines (Alternatime)

Digital History Using new technologies to enhance teaching and research

History Matters  Designed for high school teachers of U.S. history courses. A gateway for web resources and other useful materials for teaching U.S. history.

National Archives Digital Classroom

American Memory Primary source material from the collection of the Library of Congress.

Graphic Organizers

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