Transcript Nelson`s Intro- PowerPoint

The Star Spangled Banner
Written by Francis Scott Key
1814, Following the War of 1812 against
Great Britain
American Expansion
What is Manifest Destiny?
What is meant by the phrase
“White Man’s Burden?”
To what extent are they reflected in
American Expansion and in the American
mindset?
Do you believe in Destiny?
Destiny- Something that is to happen. The
predetermined, usually inevitable or irresistible,
course of events.
Are you destined to do great things?
Are you destined to be a great parent?
Are you destined to be a loving partner?
Are you destined to be a professional?
Are you destined to be rich and famous?
What is Divine Providence???
Share your responses to question number #
from the reading….
How do you think O’Sullivan would have
defined divine providence?
Group Activity
Have you selected …
A recorder?
A presenter?
A questioner?
A time-keeper?
American Expansion:
Manifest Destiny
You’re ready for step #1- (3 Minutes)
Define as a group, manifest destiny…
• Proceed to step #2- (5 Minutes)
According to O’Sullivan’s article, what is America’s
Destiny?
Underline words on the large group sheet that
O’Sullivan uses to describe America’s destiny.
Pay particular attention to your group’s paragraph.
American Expansion:
Manifest Destiny
Step #3- 5 Minutes
According to O’Sullivan, WHY is America
destined to achieve greatness?
Find words that he uses to describe why
America is destined and circle them on
your large sheet of paper.
American Expansion:
Manifest Destiny
Step# 4- As a group discuss the following:
(10 Minutes)
How might this mindset influence politicians of the
time?
In what ways might this mindset positively impact
American expansion?
What are the possible negative ramifications
(impacts) of this mindset?
White Man’s Burden
By Rudyard Kipling, 1899
America’s National Anthem
The Star Spangled Banner
Look for words or phrases that share the
ideas of Manifest Destiny and White Man’s
Burden… Underline them!
Look for words or phrases that contradict the
ideas of Manifest Destiny and White Man’s
Burden… Circle them!
Follow-up Step 8
Homework Assignment….
Due date?????? ___________