Henry did a lesson today on the expansion of America and how it went from 13 colonies to the Pacific Ocean. We discussed and watched a video on the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, taking control of Florida from the Spanish in 1821, Texas becoming a state in 1845, the British giving control of the Oregon Territory in 1846 and the war with Mexico that added Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. We read articles together and looked at maps from different years. He answered comprehension questions after reading.