In this lesson you will learn about six groups of people who lived in the West during the 1800s. Some groups benefited by moving to the West, while some groups were harmed by the arrival of the newcomers.

Assignments to hand in:
Handout - Preview 17
Reading Notes Graphic Organizer 17
Handout - Processing 17

Step 1: Introduction - Complete the Handout: Preview 17 and then read Section 17.1 America's Past Textbook - Diverse Peoples of the West.

Step 2: Why people moved to the West: Look at the diagram above (click to enlarge). This picture shows a wagon wheel or spoke diagram that represents the differences and similarities among groups who lived in the West in the 1800s. Read Section 17.2 America's Past Textbook - Diverse Peoples of the West to understand what inspired people to move westward.

Step 3: Reading Notes Graphic Organizer - Complete the Reading Notes Graphic Organizer 17 by reading Sections 17.3 - 17.8 America's Past Textbook - Diverse Peoples of the West. Cite examples from the text in your answers. Look at the pictures below that correspond to each group of people.

The Diverse Peoples of the West Illustrations (Click on each to enlarge):

 

Mexicanos

 

Forty-Niners

 

Chinese Immigrants

 

Mormons

 

Oregon Pioneers

 

Nez Perce

 

Step 4: Processing - Complete the Handout: Processing 17. Use the notes you've taken to get ideas for your drawings and text.

 

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