How did the American West change between 1835 to 1895?

How did the American West change between 1835 to 1895?

This reading comprehension task is a great introcution to the GCSE History course of the American West. It provides a short, engaging overview divided into three mini ‘chapters’ of how the American West changed over time. Each ‘chapter’ also includes brief accounts from different Plains Indian accounts during the period.

It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate slideshow), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource.

Resources included:

• Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions
• Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers

Key knowledge covered:

• The Early Settlement of the West 1835-1862
• The Development of the Plains 1862-1876
• Conflicts and Conquest 1876-1895