Exploros | The Pacific Countries: Government and Economy

The Pacific Countries: Government and Economy

Students learn about the government and economy of Australia and New Zealand. Then they compare and contrast the two. Next, they explore the relationship between the governments of the two countries and explain its effect on their economies. Finally, students describe how the rich natural resources of the region contribute to their economies.

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Overview

In this experience, students learn about the Homestead Act of 1862. They explore the difficulties faced by the farmers who received the grants. They also examine the act’s impact on westward expansion and immigration.

Objectives:

Summarize the massive westward migration following the Homestead Act.
Identify challenges western farmers faced and the alliances created to improve conditions.

In this experience, you will learn about the Homestead Act of 1862.

The Hutchinson Family Singers were a popular American singing group in the mid-1800s. They sang about controversial subjects such as abolition, women’s rights, and worker’s rights.

Read the following song lyrics from one of their songs.

"Come along, come along, make no delay,

Come from every nation, come from every way,

Our lands they are broad enough, have no alarm

For Uncle Sam is rich enough to give us all a farm."

Explain what you think this song is about.

Post your answer

Students may suggest that the song is about immigration, westward expansion, or the desire to own land. All these answers are correct.

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