The West region

Interesting fact
In the past, people called the West “the American West” but now they call it “the West”.

An important woman: Sacagawea

Sacagawea was an important woman because she was the woman to serve Lewis and Clark and helped them do an expedition in the 1805 and 1806.

An important native American: Chief Joseph

I think Chief Joseph was important because he never fought but he wanted peace for the Indians.

The West region

States and capitals
Alaska Juneau
Hawaii Honolulu

Washington Olympia

Oregon Salem

California Sacramento

Neveda Carson city

Colorado Denver

Utah Salt lake city

Wyoming Cheyenne

Montana Helena

Idaho Boise

History of the West region
1480- Columbus reaches America.
1500-Americas first used. 1520-Magellian circles the Globe. 1540-Cabrillo explores California coast. 1560-Spain found Colony in Florida. 1580-English Navy defeats Armada. 1740-French and Indian war. 1760-Declaration of independence. 1780-First U.S president. 1800- War of 1812. 1820- Trail of tears. 1840-California gold rush. 1860-Civil war begins. 1880-Spanish American wins. 1900- The U.S enters the WWI. 1920-Stock market crash. 1940-Japan bombs pearl harbor. 1960-Americans land on the moon. 1980-1st woman on supreme court. 2000-Library of congress is 200.