Description

Westward Expansion Task Cards – VA SOL USI.8

Westward Expansion Task Cards are a no-prep, fun way to review the causes and effects of westward expansion.

Westward Expansion Task Cards includes 28 task cards, a student response worksheet, and an answer key. Questions are multiple choice, multiple select, and matching.

What will students review with these task cards?

With these Westward Expansion Task Cards, students will:

• the Lousiana Purchase
• the Lewis and Clark Expedition and Sacagawes
• the War of 1812
• the Monroe Doctrine
• the acquisitions of Florida, Texas, Oregon, and California
• the results of the Mexican-American War
• the Indian Removal Act
• the Oregon Trail
• the California Gold Rush
• the impact of westward expansion on Indigenous people
• the Industrial Revolution
• the abolitionist and women’s suffrage movements

What standards are covered?

These Westward Expansion Task Cards are specifically aligned with the 2023 Virginia U.S. History SOL USI.8, although the task cards closely match most U.S. History standards related to the causes and effects of westward expansion.

Is a digital version included?

These Westward Expansion Task Cards resource includes BOTH a digital version and a PDF version. The digital version can be accessed through Google Forms and allows students to easily self-check their work. You can also use the Google Forms task cards to track student progress.

When you purchase this product, you will be given access to a link that will allow you to open the file in Google Forms. You’ll then share that file with your students.

What if I want to create my own social studies task cards?

Four blank task cards are included so that you can create additional questions, if needed. For these task cards, you will print the blank cards and write your questions directly on the cards.

What do other teachers say about these task cards?

• “These worked great to reinforce lessons I did in the classroom earlier in the year. The cards reinforced that earlier learning, and the students enjoyed the material.” (anonymous)
• “Love this resource! Thank you!” (Katherine M.)
• “These were great! My students enjoyed the activity.” (Cortney T.)

Don’t miss out!

Task cards are a great, low-prep way to review at the end of a US History unit or before state testing. These Westward Expansion Task Cards can easily be used as part of a social studies center, Scoot activity, or review game.

 

Want to save money?

These Westward Expansion Task Cards are included my U.S. History Task Cards Bundle for a discounted price!

 

Other U.S. history resources you may be interested in:

• Westward Expansion Unit
• Westward Expansion Escape Room
• Westward Expansion Study Guide
• Oregon Trail Board Game
• U.S. History Curriculum

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Other Information:

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