Early Settlers in the West

# Learning objectives 1: Understand why pioneer farmers began to move west in the 1840s {.info} 2: Learn about how the Mormons faced persecution in the East {.info} 3: Discover the Great Salt Lake {.info} # Who were the Early Settlers? {.objective .objective1} Students can learn about the early settlers and reflect on why they are considered important historical figures today. Students can examine how the early settlers travelled across the West and the methods they used. # Persecution {.objective .objective2} Many people moved to the west due to religious and economic reasons. Here, students can discover how the Mormon community was persecuted and the impact it had on society. # The Great Salt Lake {.objective .objective3} Brigham Young led 16,000 Mormons to the Great Salt Lake. Here, students can learn about how many people settled next to the Salt Lake and the foundations of Salt Lake City. Students can investigate how the community started to live by taking a look at the irrigation systems that were implemented as well as the Perpetual Emigration Fund. # Teacher Resources ### Download Teacher Notes []( https://data.avncloud.com/activities/790782/files/Early%20Settlers+in+the+West+Teacher+Notes+1.pdf?date=1675261804&size=1110411&md5=c6c5685b695b181b4266ff1844f4f211) ### Student Quiz Answers Document []( https://data.avncloud.com/activities/790783/files/Early%20Settlers+in+the+West+Teacher+Notes+2.pdf?date=1675261953&size=613059&md5=73722e84ffff02f2af4c0e9876dd7a13) ### Download Student Quiz Document []( https://data.avncloud.com/activities/790784/files/Early%20Settlers+in+the+West+Teacher+Notes+3.pdf?date=1675262078&size=97644&md5=b445fcd89f447d8923f53b6b2e77b289)