The Wild West

Learn about westward expansion and the people and event that shaped the American West in this fascinating workbook! In the more than 20 pages of this workbook, students will read passages and answer questions about the Louisiana Purchase and the migration of settlers into the territories west of the Mississippi. They'll learn about trade routes, pivotal battles, and concepts like Manifest Destiny that motivated both American expansion and antagonism toward Native Americans. Many passages introduce students to historical figures of the West, such as Annie Oakley, Mark Twain, and Levi Strauss. 

This fifth-grade workbook is perfect for students learning about the period of westward expansion in American history. Not only will they learn about interesting historical events and people, they'll also practice their reading comprehension skills, prepating them to read more advanced informative texts as they move into middle school and beyond!