America has a long history of exploring territory and and expanding westward. The period of westward expansion in the 1800s in the United States was an exciting, adventurous time including danger, intrigue, and for some, the lure of free land.
This SmartBoard presentation and student reading comprehension sheet walk fourth through sixth graders through some of the highlights of the Homestead Act, how it began, the requirements for claiming the land, and how it changed the face of America forev