We've just started studying one of the most exciting periods in American history - a time when America expanded from being a tiny, weak nation into one of the largest and most powerful countries in the world! We'll be learning about all the great and wonderful things that came out of the 19th century, including the Industrial Revolution, the acquisition of new land, and the westward movement! But we'll also be taking a look at some of the darker and more disturbing things that were done in America during that same time, namely the unfair treatment of women, the enslavement of black Americans, and the mass extermination and exile of the Native Americans.
Coming up in a couple weeks, we'll be doing another one of our roll-playing simulation games! The kids had a great time with our explorers simulation, learning about the many dangers and hardships of European explorers attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean. This time, they'll tackle disease, river crossings, Buffalo stampedes, Native American encounters, deadly storms, and the Rocky Mountains as they head west along the Oregon Trail! This time there will be rewards for the people who do the best job surviving the simulation! Check the blog frequently, as I will be adding hints and clues to help you make it through successfully! But they won't be posted in plain sight! They'll be hidden throughout the blog. Search around and you'll start finding some!
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