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Chapter 15. Manifest Destiny and the Growing Nation. American Progress -John Gast 1872. What message is John Gast telling us through his painting, American Progress?. Painting Analysis.
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Chapter 15 Manifest Destiny and the Growing Nation
American Progress -John Gast 1872 What message is John Gast telling us through his painting, American Progress?
Painting Analysis • Using the picture in your book on page 196, and the one on the overhead, analyze the painting, American Progress by John Gast. Fill out the analysis worksheet.
What message is John Gast telling us through his painting American Progress? • Write one paragraph answering the SIQ following this structure: Sentence 1: Start with your proposition (claim) about the author’s message. Sentences 2-7: Provide at least three pieces of evidence from the painting to prove your proposition and add commentary to explain how each piece of evidence proves your claim. Sentence 8: Conclude with a summarizing statement or a personal reflection/insight regarding the artist’s message.