Why Move West?

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Smithsonian Learning Lab
Why Move West?
Each resource symbolizes a reason why Americans chose to move west. For EACH one, complete the following activity:
1) Source it: What is it? Who made it? When was it made? What is the author's purpose/why was it made? Hint- click the i on the left side of the screen to learn more about the source.
2) Identify at least 3 details that you see in EACH image.
3) Why would this resource motivate people to move West? Use a specific detail that you saw to prove your point.