CHAPTER 11 Lesson 2 b Moving West THE

CHAPTER 11 Lesson 2 b Moving West

THE MOVE WEST CONTINUES Between 1791 and 1803 four new states were added: Vermont, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio Between 1816 and 1821 Indiana, Illinois, Mississippi, Alabama, and Missouri became states These new states showed how dramatic the growth of the United States westward was. Place 1800 1820 West of Appalachian Mountains 387, 000 settlers 2. 4 million Ohio 45, 000 settlers 581, 000

THE MOVE WEST CONTINUES Western families often gathered together for social events Men played sports, such as wrestling Women met to quilt or sew together Life was not easy out West, these families came to the West to make new lives for themselves and their families As these new families moved West, they brought with them their hopes and dreams and more importantly their culture and way of life

11. 1 & 11. 2 CLASSWORK ASSIGNMENT What are some of the significant effects of increased cotton production in the South? How did the growth of factories and trade affect cities? Why were rivers important for growth of cities? How did cities and towns look different from urban areas? How did Daniel Boone help Americans move westward? What are turnpikes and why were they built? What were the two big drawbacks to travelling by river? What are three reasons why steamboats revolutionized travelling by river? Why a canal built and what was one way canal building was a hazardous task? How did canals affect businesses and population growth?