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Westward Expansion Adventure

Explore the exciting journey of Westward Expansion in the United States for 3rd graders.

Grade 3 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryWestward Expansion
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D2.His.2.3-5. Explain how and why people have struggled for freedom, equality, and justice in the United States.

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Westward ExpansionU.S. HistoryGrade 3PioneersOregon Trail
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Westward Expansion Adventure

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use what you've learned about Westward Expansion to help you!

1. What was the main reason people moved west during Westward Expansion?

a

To find gold and new land

b

To visit family

c

To go on vacation

d

To learn to farm

2. What kind of wagon did pioneers use to travel west?

a

A race car

b

A covered wagon

c

A school bus

d

A train

1. Many pioneers traveled on a long trail called the  .

2. Gold was discovered in  , which made many people want to move west.

1. Name two challenges pioneers faced on their journey west.

1. Pioneers traveled west because they wanted to stay in crowded cities.

T

True

F

False

2. The Louisiana Purchase helped the United States grow bigger.

T

True

F

False

Look at the image of the covered wagon below. What was its purpose during Westward Expansion?

Covered Wagon