CKLA 2nd Domain 7 Lesson 9

​Display the Westward Expansion Map and use a yellow marker or yellow sticker dots to mark the route of the transcontinental railroad.
• Have students turn to Activity Page 2.1 and take out a yellow marker or yellow crayons and mark the route of the transcontinental railroad, using the Westward Expansion Map as a guide.

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the transcontinental railroad?

• To build a network of military bases across the country.
• To create a scenic route for tourists to enjoy and have fun with their families.

• To connect the eastern and western United States for trade and travel.

Open Ended

What were some advantages of the transcontinental railroad?

​Listen carefully to learn how westward expansion affected Native Americans like the Lakota Sioux.

Multiple Choice

Who were the Lakota Sioux?

• A Native American tribe from the Great Plains.

• A group of explorers in the Arctic region.
• A European royal family from the 18th century.

Open Ended

Why were bison so important to the Lakota Sioux?

Multiple Choice

What are bison?

• Bison are small, carnivorous reptiles found in Asia.
• Bison are aquatic mammals that primarily live in rivers.
• Bison are large, shaggy mammals.

Multiple Choice

How did the hunters follow the bison herds?

• By using advanced tracking technology.
• By following the bison's vocalizations.
• On foot or on horseback.

Open Ended

How was hunting bison different for the Lakota Sioux and some European settlers?

Multiple Choice

What was the “iron horse”?

• A type of iron tool
• A military vehicle
• The steam locomotive.

​Discuss with your partner how westward expansion affected Native American tribes living in the United States. Write at least six words that describe how the tribes were affected by westward expansion.

Multiple Choice

Students stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

• They were acting solemnly.

• They were not acting solemnly.

Multiple Choice

The people in the stadium cheered loudly for their home baseball team.

• They were acting solemnly.

• They were not acting solemnly.

Multiple Choice

The class listened quietly as the teacher read to them about the people who worked in dangerous conditions while building the Great Wall of China.

• They were acting solemnly.

• They were not acting solemnly.

Multiple Choice

Regina and her sister laughed as her dad told one of his famous camp stories.

• They were acting solemnly.

• They were not acting solemnly.