Episode 2 of 3 · Trailblazers of America

Episode 6: John C. Frémont

Grades 4th–7th

History · Captions

About This Video

The Louisiana Purchase doubled America’s size—but "Manifest Destiny" took it all the way to the Pacific. This episode—based on a PragerU Kids biographical book—brings to life a bold chapter of westward expansion, where men like John C. Frémont and President James K. Polk risked everything to have a country from "sea to shining sea." Teach your teens about Frémont's role in exploring the Midwest, winning California's independence from Mexico, and standing for freedom by supporting the abolition of slavery. 

Standards Met in Ohio

  • SS.7.9cGrades 7thIdentify examples of slavery.

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