Westward Expansion & The Wild West Worksheet Packet (77 Total Assignments)

This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.

ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED:
Westward Expansion: Overview
Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Lewis and Clark
Sacagawea
American Fur Company
Rocky Mountain Fur Company
Daniel Boone
Frontier Log Cabins
Daily Life on the Frontier
Bozeman Trail
Oregon Trail
Dangers of the Oregon Trail
Rattlesnakes & the Oregon Trail
Decimation of the Bison herds
Stagecoaches of the Old West
Sam Houston
James Bonham
James Bowie
General Santa Anna
David Crocket
William B. Travis
Battle of Gonzales
Siege of Bexar
Battle of the Alamo
Goliad Massacre
Battle of San Jacinto
First Transcontinental Railroad
Pony Express
Indian Removal Act
Trail of Tears
California Gold Rush
Mexican-American War
Winfield Scott
Treaty of Guadalupe
Siege of Fort Texas
Battle of Monterrey
Battle of Buena Vista
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
Fort Laramie
Homestead Act and Land Rush
Battle of San Jacinto
Geronimo
Apache Wars
Cheyenne Dog Soldiers
Buffalo Soldiers
Red Cloud
Red Cloud’s Wars
Battle of the Hundred Slain
Grattan Massacre
Red River War
Battle of Summit Springs
Colonel George Custer
Sitting Bull
Crazy Horse
Battle of Little Bighorn
Battle of Bear Paw
Ghost Dance Movement
Wounded Knee Massacre
Dawes Act of 1887
Indian Reservations
Sioux Indian Wars
Cowboys of the Old West
Famous Gunfighters
Billy the Kid
Jesse James
O.K. Coral
Doc Holliday
Wyatt Earp
Buffalo Bill
Annie Oakley
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show
U.S. 7th Calvary
The Plains Indians Wars
Well Fargo Bank
Chief Joseph