Westward Expansion

The Westward Expansion collection focuses on the events from 1800 to 1900 in what would become the American West. Students experience a region and time period marked by conflict, controversy, and adventure. The collection covers such topics as the Transcontinental Railroad, Chinese immigration, the Gold Rush, cowboys, buffalo soldiers, Black pioneers, Native American resistance, the Mexican-American War, missions, the Pony Express, and slavery.

The Westward Expansion by Heritage Images

Westward Expansion

Pioneers of the Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion: This Is How Much It Cost To Travel West

Split History Westward Expansion

ZFC - 17. Westward Expansion - The U.S. Flag moves West

Manifest Destiny, Westward Expansion, U.S. History, American

Westward Expansion

A Kid's Life During the Westward Expansion

Fun School Assembly - Westward Expansion & the Gold Rush

Westward Expansion - BrainPOP

Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion, 1790–1850, Interactive Map

United States Westward Expansion

Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion