Pacific Northwest History - Immigration

Students study the interaction between Native American and European cultures in the Pacific Northwest in the 1800s. They focus their study on the Hudson's Bay Company and Fort Vancouver.

Students examine the painting Columbia by John Gast. They discuss the concept of Manifest Destiny and the role of different groups (miners, missionaries, fur trappers, farmers, etc.) in the Americanization of the West. In groups, they...

Learners explore the interaction and consequences of contact among different ethnic groups. Students examine a timeline and the important historical events in American History. They discuss immigration and migration.

High schoolers explain the importance of extractive resources on the development of the Pacific Northwest. They explain how the timber industry, fishing, mining and agriculture industries shaped the growth of the Pacific Northwest.

Students examine ethnic history of the Pacific Northwest in the period 1850-1950. They research documents and images in digital archives to explore immigration of various ethnic groups that settled in the region during this period.

Learners investigate the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad. In this Transcontinental Railroad instructional activity, students research Internet and print sources regarding the effect of the railroad on Chinese immigrants and...

Young scholars engage in research about the development of the Pacific Northwest using specific individuals to emphasize different racial and gender influences in the 1800's. The research method that is used is inquiry based.

Students examine the Stevens' Treaties of the Pacific Northwest. In this Washington state history lesson, students analyze the treaties regarding tribal lands. Students write essays about their impressions of the treaties. 

In this online interactive American history learning exercise, students respond to 21 matching questions regarding colonial America. Students may check their answers immediately.

Students consider the perspectives of Native Americans regarding various historical events. For this cultural diversity lesson, students read essays from an anthology titled Native American Testimony: A Chronicle of Indian-White...