Lesson 1(Wed. Oct. 18, 2006)--Imperialism & Westward Expansion

Agenda

1) Journal Writing- "Why is America uniquely better than other nations?"

2) Talked about classroom expectations.

3) Made a working definition of imperialism.

4) Discussed how America's period of imperialism was Westward Expansion (the migration of people from the Eastern seaboard to the West).

5) Watched Schoolhouse Rock's "Elbow Room" (click here for lyrics) video and began the worksheet.