Introduction to Bent's Old Fort PowerPoint Presentation

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Social Studies
State Standards:
4th History 1.1. e. Discuss the multiple perspectives of settler colonialism/Westward Expansion and the impact on the political and cultural landscape of the region presently known as Colorado.

This slide presentation offers a preliminary summary of the people, events, cultures, and commercial success of Bent's Fort trading post back in the 1830's and 1840's. Slides are supplemented with background notes. As an overview, it works well as an initial exposure to American fur trade era history, or as field trip preparation. It situates the Bent's Fort operation within an American history timeline for perspective. It grounds the fort's location geographically and highlights its international significance. A recommended reading list and associated weblinks are also provided. The outline for the presentation is as follows:
 

  1. Geography
  2. Historical Context
  3. People of the Plains
  4. Fur Trade Era
  5. Santa Fe Trail
  6. After Bent's Fort

Materials

A general overview of the history and significance of Bent's Old Fort.

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Last updated: October 2, 2024