Project-based, interactive, multimedia resource for middle school social science curriculum. Video segment originally produced by Chariot Productions, c1990.
Summary:
Explores the acquisition of land from France through the Louisiana Purchase, the role of the Hudson's Bay Company in establishing the West, perils and hardships of making the journey west, and the organization of a wagon train.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.