History of America Expanding The Nation

Use online videos to study pioneer life and America's growth from a fledgling republic. Use the video subtitles to improve Reading and Literacy skills .... simultaneously!

Use these online Elementary U.S. and American History videos entitled America Expanding a Nation to study pioneer life and America's growth from a fledgling republic into a proud nation spanning the continent. See how the War of 1812, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Monroe Doctrine led to international respect and a surge of nationalism.

Use these 4 online educational videos to witness the pioneer life and experience America's growth from a fledgling republic into a proud nation spanning the continent. See how the War of 1812, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Monroe Doctrine led to international respect and a surge of nationalism. Trace the westward movement into the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys and the struggles with Native Americans over land. Examine the ways that the acquisitions of Florida, Texas, Oregon, California, and the Southwest aggravated the slavery issue. Learn how frontier families guarded against a host of dangers, including hostile Native Americans, claim jumpers, thieves, and outlaws.

Learning Objectives:

• See how the War of 1812, the Louisiana Purchase and the Monroe Doctrine led to international respect and a surge of nationalism.
• Trace the westward movement into the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys and the struggles with Native Americans over land.
• Examine the ways that the acquisitions of Florida, Texas, Oregon, California and the Southwest aggravated the slavery issue.
• Learn how frontier families guarded against a host of dangers, including hostile Native Americans, claim jumpers, thieves and outlaws.

• History > Elementary American History > Expanding The Nation
• Building Nationalism (Runtime: 08:18)
• Moving to the Mississippi (Runtime: 07:26)
• Moving Towards the Pacific (Runtime: 08:24)
• Life on the Frontier (Runtime: 06:05)