Exploring the Oregon Trail and Manifest Destiny
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand key vocabulary and concepts related to the Oregon Trail and Manifest Destiny, encouraging analysis and comparison of historical ideas.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Manifest Destiny
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Oregon Trail
#Define key terms related to Manifest Destiny and the Oregon Trail
#Explain the significance of the Oregon Trail in American expansion
#Compare different perspectives on westward expansion
#Analyse the impact of Manifest Destiny on Native Americans and settlers
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Exploring the Oregon Trail and Manifest Destiny
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Source A: Excerpt from a settler's diary, 1843
'The journey along the Oregon Trail was arduous but full of hope for a new life in the West.' Provenance: Diary entry written by James Taylor, a settler heading west in 1843.
1.
Define the term 'Manifest Destiny' and explain its significance in 19th-century American history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the reasons settlers chose to travel along the Oregon Trail with reasons Native Americans might have opposed this expansion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Outline the challenges faced by settlers on the Oregon Trail based on Source A and your own knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse how the idea of Manifest Destiny influenced U.S. policies towards land acquisition in the 19th century. (5 marks)
[5 marks]5.
Explain the importance of the Oregon Trail in the context of American westward expansion. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Compare the perspectives of settlers and Native Americans regarding westward expansion as reflected in the sources. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Outline the impact of westward expansion on Native American communities. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Write a brief conclusion explaining how the Oregon Trail and Manifest Destiny contributed to shaping modern America. (4 marks)
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