Standard:
SSUSH6 The student will analyze the impact of territorial expansion and population growth and the impact of this growth in the early decades of the new nation. 
b. Describe Jefferson’s diplomacy in obtaining the Louisiana Purchase from France and the territory’s exploration by Lewis and Clark. 

Unit 2 Journal 3

Essential Question – How did territorial expansion and population growth transform the economy and society in ante-bellum America?
This journal has two components; please complete both components to receive full credit for this journal.


JOURNAL ENTRY 3A
Titled: “Handout: Jefferson Alters the Nation’s Course ”

  • Directions: As you read about Jefferson’s presidency, write answers to the questions about key trends in Jefferson’s Administration and key events.
  • The second part of the assignment requires you to explain how certain people and events are related. The third part of the assignment requires you to identify certain terms.
JOURNAL ENTRY 3B
Titled: “Primary Source: From The Journals of Lewis and Clark”

  • Directions: During their expedition to the West, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark kept  detailed journals. Published in 1814, the journals chronicle the progress of the expedition and provide a unique glimpse at life in the West in the early 1800s. As you read this excerpt, think about the kinds of information gathered by the expedition. After you finish reading answer the discussion questions at the end.

Enrichment Video- Jefferson/ Louisiana Purchase/ Lewis and Clark Expedition






This 10 minute summary is a great way to review or be introduced to President Jefferson's foreign diplomacy with the Louisiana Purchase and the subsequent commissioning of the Lewis and Clark expedition.