Westward Expansion, 1860–1890 | Interactive Map

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Classroom Material
Keywords
WGBH GBH United States U.S. History Collection U.S. history us history history social studies American history ushist22 westward expansion westward migration native tribes the West unorganized territories territories states 1860-1890 railroads railroad networks interactive map interactive applying geographical literacy
Subjects
History-Social Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Westward Expansion, 1860–1890 | Interactive Map

In this interactive map, explore several ways in which the United States experienced substantial growth between the years 1860–1890. Population centers, railroad networks, and improved agricultural lands are pictured in decade increments against base maps, reflecting natural barriers to growth and the presence of Native tribal populations.
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PBS Learning Media

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