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By karii0812
On February 15, 2019
Bell Ringer: Westward Trails from Independence, Missouri
National Frontier Trail Museum
Independence, Missouri, was the origination point for travelers heading west during the period of western expansion in the United States. Leah Palmer, events and education manager at the National Frontier Trails Museum, talked about the five trails that began in Missouri and explained what life was like for the pioneers making those treks.
Description
Leah Palmer, events and education manager at the National Frontier Trails Museum, talked about the five trails that began in Independence, Missouri and explained what life was like for the pioneers making those treks.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Why did people start their westward journey at Independence, Missouri?
- Describe the different places in Independence that emigrants would go to prepare for their journey.
- Why was each trail unique and what did each trail offer? Which types of people went on these trails?
- How did people use different parts of the bison?
- What was the cultural significance of these trails? How were different people and races (Native Americans, Mexicans, Blacks, families) affected by Westward Expansion?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Buffalo Chips
- Conestoga Wagon
- Cultrual Items
- Indian Removal Act
- Santa Fe Plaza