Manifest Destiny Map Project
Due date: Tuesday, May 31.
Directions: Create a neat and colorful map that shows the territories added to the United States between 1790 and 1860. Follow the steps below:
1. Draw a map of the United States in 1860. Use a 22” x 28” Poster Board.
2. Label your map "Territories Added: 1790-1860"
3. Locate each of the following on the map:
Rivers: Label the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, Columbia, Snake, & Arkansas.
States: Label and color the original 13 states (one color). Label the states added to the Union between 1790 & 1860 and give the year they became a state.
Cities: Label Washington D.C., St. Louis, New Orleans, Sacramento, Astoria, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Independence, St. Joseph, and Salt Lake City.
Areas of Expansion: Label and color the Louisiana Purchase, Florida Territory, Texas Annexation (1845), Oregon Country (1846) Mexican Cession (1848), and Gadsden Purchase (1853).
4. Add a key to your map that explains the colors and symbols used.
5. Add a compass rose to show direction.
Grading Rubric:
Territories Added 1790-1860 Map
RIVERS: (1 point each) Mississippi __
Missouri __
Snake __
Ohio __
Columbia __
Arkansas __
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STATES: (1 point each) Original 13 States __
Maine __ Vermont __
Michigan__ Ohio __
Indiana __ Kentucky__
Missouri__ Tennessee__
Illinois__ Alabama __
Mississippi __ Louisiana__
Arkansas __ Florida__
Texas __ Iowa __
Wisconsin__ California__
Minnesota__ Oregon__
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CITIES: (1 point each) Washington, DC __
St. Louis __
New Orleans __
Sacramento __
Astoria __
Los Angeles __
Santa Fe __
Independence __
St. Joseph __
Salt Lake City __
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AREAS OF EXPANSION: (1 point each) Louisiana Purchase__
Florida Territory__
Texas Annexation __
Oregon Country __
Mexican Cession __
Gadsden Purchase __
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MAP: (2 points each) Correct map title __
Correct Key __
Compass Rose __
Neatness __
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Your Grade: 45 – 50 = Excellent
40 – 45 = Good
35 – 40 = Satisfactory
30 – 35 = Needs Improvement
0 – 30 = Unsatisfactory
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