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Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion. American Progress Painted by John Gast 1873. Manifest Destiny. On the handout provided. You will have 5 minutes to answer the 7 questions and write down as many things as you can see in Gast’s painting. We will discuss those items and the questions as a class.

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Westward Expansion

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  1. Westward Expansion American Progress Painted by John Gast 1873

  2. Manifest Destiny • On the handout provided. • You will have 5 minutes to answer the 7 questions and write down as many things as you can see in Gast’s painting. • We will discuss those items and the questions as a class

  3. movement westward, right to left flow, light to dark Buffalo, Native Americans and other wild game flee in the face of the storm of western expansion “Columbia” represents the United States Star of Empire on her forehead and school book in her hand Telegraph wires Modes of transportation to the west Pony Express, gold miners, and farmers illustrate progress A City with all of its amenities indicates civilization and progress

  4. Manifest Destiny • After viewing and discussing American Progress, look over your list of items and complete the SOAPstone. • Take a few minutes to write a Meal plan paragraph explaining what you see in the picture and any symbolism it may represent. • Underline your thesis statement and have at least 2 points of evidence that are supported with reference to the painting with analysis that supports your thesis statement. • Be prepared to share your ideas with a partner and the whole class.

  5. Paragraph prompts • Briefly explain the idea of Manifest Destiny. How does this painting illustrate this concept? • What do you think John Gast’s purpose of the painting was in 1873? • In the painting American Progress, by John Gast one can see…

  6. Explain how Americans in 1873 would have interpreted this painting? Today • How do you think Native Americans would have interpreted the painting in 1873? Today?

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