A comprehensive learning module on the westward movement that took place prior to the Civil War. It includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and primary source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the factors that led to westward expansion, technologies that facilitated the movement, and conflicts that arose as a result of this push. The summative task explores the benefits and conflicts of a push for business expansion in a modern context. The module can be downloaded in PDF or DOC format.