Louisiana Purchase War of 1812  Lewis & Clark Indian Removal & the Trail of Tears Pioneers & the Oregon Trail  Mexican American War Wild West Pony Express/Railroads   Manifest Destiny Gold Rush See Below for Other Topics & Links Free Presentations in PowerPoint format  & Free Interactive Games for Kids Territorial Expansion (very helpful, requires shockwave) Key Dates - American West's Expansion Timeline Animated Map of Western Expansion Core Knowledge: Western Expansion Blazing the Western Trails with 6 handouts The Western Movement   The West (pbs) Western Expansion Lesson Plan (extensive) Struggle for Women's Rights in the 1800's (3 day mini-unit) Mountain Men and the Fur Trade Colonial Life - At Home on the French Frontier (1700-1800)   Eras of Revolution, Expansion, and Reform Prior to the United States Civil War   Multicultural American West Free Presentations in PowerPoint format  Free Clip Art  All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!