Westward Expansion and Native Americans- QR Code Activity

Westward expansion and its impact on Native American life is a staple of United States History, as reflected by its inclusion in many state end of course exams. This activity is meant to provide the students with an interactive experience, utilizing YouTube, History Channel readings and other primary sources. The end of the lesson calls for students to outline the question “Explain how continued American westward movement impacted American Indians”, then to write a 4 to 5 paragraph essay.