Unit Award Scheme

118841 THE EARLY SETTLEMENT OF THE WEST, C1835-C1862

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the social and tribal structure of the Plains Indians	Student completed work
2	the ways of life of the Plains Indians, including land, nature and war	Student completed work
3	how the Plains Indians survived on the Great Plains	Student completed work
4	the key factors that encouraged settler migration, eg Oregon trail, manifest destiny and the discovery of gold	Student completed work
5	the process and main problems of the migration west, including the examples of the Donner Party and the Mormon migration	Student completed work
6	how settlement of white farmers developed	Student completed work
7	the problem of lawlessness in the West and what was done to tackle it	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
8	write briefly about the reason for tension between settlers and Plains Indians, and US government policy in dealing with this issue, eg Indian Removal Act, Indian Appropriations Act and the first Fort Laramie Treaty.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 20 April 2023Level - Level Two