US.+History+Goal+4

Goal 4 The Great West and the Rise of the Debtor (1860s-1896) Evaluate the great westward movement and assess the impact of the agricultural revolution on the nation. __Objective 4.01__ Compare and contrast the different groups of people who migrated to the West and describe the problems they experienced. Essential Questions 1. Who migrated West and what problems did they experience? 2. How did the experiences of the settlers impact their successes or failures? 3. Why did different groups of people have such varied experiences as they migrated? A. Create a chart showing all the groups of people who went west, tell why they went, and the results of their quest. --Expound on the unique experiences of: A. Women B. African Americans C. Chines Immigrants D. Irish immigrants. __Objective 4.02__ Evaluate the impact that settlement in the West had upon different groups of people and upon the environment. Essential Questions 1.How did the environment of the West impact the success of the settlers? 2.How did the migration of people bring about change in the West? 3.What caused individuals or groups to migrate? 4. Was the impact of settlement in the West positive or negative? 5. How do individuals adapt to their surroundings? Activities for Objective 4.02 I. Review a western movie. Compare the romantic vision of the West to the reality of life there.