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Unit 2: The Frontier

Unit 2: The Frontier. Lesson 9: Manifest Destiny. Lesson Objective. SWBAT compare the various perspectives of Manifest Destiny as witnessed by western settlers and Great Plains Native American tribes. Word of the Day/Initial Activity. Destiny

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Unit 2: The Frontier

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  1. Unit 2: The Frontier Lesson 9: Manifest Destiny

  2. Lesson Objective • SWBAT compare the various perspectives of Manifest Destiny as witnessed by western settlers and Great Plains Native American tribes.

  3. Word of the Day/Initial Activity • Destiny • A supporter of the rights and power of the people • Manifest Destiny • Answer these questions based upon observations of the picture. • What do you remember about Manifest Destiny? • How did Americans justify expansion? • Why might some groups oppose American expansion? • Discussion • Do you believe America was justified in expanding west despite the resistance faced by Native Americans?

  4. Purchase • Louisiana Purchase (1803) • $15 million from France • Tests Jefferson’s belief in strict construction because the Constitution does not give the president the power to buy land • Florida (1819) • Adams-Onis Treaty: Spain gives up Florida, US gives up its claims to Texas • Oregon Country (1846) • “54°40’ or fight!” • Established border with Canada (GB) at 49th parallel

  5. Conquest • Texas • California

  6. Populist Party: Turn & Talk John O’Sullivan, On Manifest Destiny • “Our manifest destiny [is] to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions.” • What words stand out to you? • 1 minute to write down a response to this question: Is this justification enough for expelling Native Americans from their ancestrial homelands? • Turn & Talk: 30 seconds per partner • Share Out

  7. Activity: Close Reading • Focus Question: How did Americans see the conquest of the west as their God-given right? • Picture Analysis “Manifest Destiny” • ReadExcerpt from the Boston Times, 1844 • Answer the close reading and picture analysis questions. • Share Out

  8. Summary • Exit Ticket How did Manifest Destiny effect Native American tribes in the western territories? Parking Lot • Develop one critical thinking question from today’s mini-lesson or activity. • Write onto post-it and place onto parking lot. You will address these questions as a class during the initial-activity each following day.

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