1. Life in the West Essential Questions:How did the U.S. acquire Western lands? What was life like on the journey West? Why did American settlers choose to go West? How did…

Slide 1 Slide 2  Trails helped travel become easier and more efficient.  Trails were used by farmers, ranchers, miners, and business men.  They were used for migration…

Slide 1 Westward Expansion And American Diversity Slide 2 Lewis and Clark 1804-1806 1 st Overland Expedition Meriwether Lewis and William Clark Meriwether LewisWilliam Clark…

Major Overland Routes to the West Major Overland Routes By Marlana Quaill Trails in the 1800s Trails helped travel become easier and more efficient. Trails were used by farmers,…

Major Overland Routes to the West Major Overland Routes of the West By Marlana Quaill 1 Trails in the 1800s Trails helped travel become easier and more efficient. Trails…