The purpose of this fifth in a series of resource units intended for use at the sixth grade level is to provide concepts on the internal migration of peoples from the Atlantic Seaboard and immigration of foreigners to the Northwest and New South. Students trace migration patterns, noting that culture and materials objects also move with the people and the area to which people migrate is thus changed. National movement to the Trans-Appalachian West is traced through stories of famous American men such as Sam Houston, John Brown, Abe Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, Daniel Boone, and others. Foreign immigration is also described, and problems faced by foreign immigrants are examined. The fact that the transportation revolution not only facilitated the westward movement but also affected the American economy is discussed. A book of selected readings on the Great Plains is included. The format of the unit is described in Unit I SO 003 147, and detailed information on course objectives, teaching strategies, program descriptions are provided in the teacher's guide SO 003 146. Other related documents are SO 003148 through SO 003 153. (Author/SJM)