Westward Expansion: Day 5

EQ: How did the California Gold Rush impact the United States?

Explore:

• Ken Burns The West Episode 3 on iTunes
• Gold Rush Game

Explain:

• What impact did the Gold Rush have on westward movement?
• Why is Kit Carson famous?
• How did California secede from Mexico?

Evaluate:

• 8C Exit Ticket Form
• 8B Exit Ticket Form
• 8A Exit Ticket Form