How the West was Won: The Oregon Trail

Chapter 12 focuses on how the United States expanded westward. The Native Americans had the right to the land because they were her first. The American perspective were that the Natives were savages and in our territory. Furthermore, please follow this link where it talks about the Oregon Trail. Then watch this video about the journey.
Discuss what the journey meant to the United States and expansion westward. Please give much detail and include your thoughts on the journey.

The Aftermath of Andrew Jackson's Presidency: Martin Van Buren

Andrew Jackson decided not to run for a third consecutive term. The Panic of 1837 officially happened after Jackson's presidency. However, was the cause of this depression really Martin Van Buren?

Follow this link ,and discuss if Martin Van Buren really caused the Panic of 1837 like Americans accused him. What were the causes? The effects of this depression?

The Jacksonian Era: Fruitful or hurtful to the United States

Andrew Jackson's Presidency was one that was very controversial. While serving as President, Jackson, eliminated the entire national debt of the United States (first time in United States history). With that said, Jackson was vital in the Indian Removal Act. This Native American tragedy caused great dysfunction.

Your assignment is to watch this video, and discuss the video. Also, choose a section from Chapter 11, and discuss your feelings, thoughts, or concerns. Was Jackson's Presidency hurtful or helpful to America?

The South's People: African American Culture

African Americans worked on plantations of slave owners for decades. Family life had little stability due to slavery. African American's found comfort through singing and their religion. However, Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass were two African American leaders that pursued freedom. The assignment is to choose one of the two heroes of the abolition movement, and describe their contributions to freedom. This is a broad assignment so please do your research.

There is plenty of information online.

This slave song depicts slavery. Enjoy.