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Manifest Destiny
manifest: clear or obvious
destiny: future or fate
John Gast, American Progress, 1872
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Manifest Destiny:
-Belief that the United States
would inevitably expand
westward to the Pacific Ocean
and into Mexican territory
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Map of the United States, 1872
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Contemporary Map of the 1816
United States
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John Melish, Map of the U.S. with the contiguous
British and Spanish Possessions,1816
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Melish’s comments on his 1816
map of the United States
To present the country this way was desirable . . .
The map shows at a glance the whole extent of the
United States territory from sea to sea.
In tracing the probable expansion of the human
race from east to west, the mind finds an agreeable
resting place on its western limits. The view is
complete and leaves nothing to be wished for. It
also adds to the beauty and symmetry of the map.
Source: John Melish. Map of the United States with the contiguous British
and Spanish Possessions. Philadelphia, 1816.
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1. According to Melish, why did he decide to
draw the map of the United States this way?
He wanted to show the entire beauty of
America, from sea to sea. He also wanted
to show the “probable” expansion of the
United States, and that there is no limit to
expansion.
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2. How does this relate to
Manifest Destiny?
It relates to Manifest Destiny because it explains that
Americans believed that they had a right to expand
West without question.
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1. What does John O’Sullivan
think America Stands for?
• America stands for a new beginning
that separates us from the past, and
connects to the future. America stands
for individual freedom and the right to
Vote. Also stands for progress and
salvation.
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2. What according to John
O’Sullivan, is America’s
mission?
• To end tyranny and stop cruel oppression, To
bring peace and happiness to millions in need.
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1. What do you think John O’Sullivan means by “our
manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by
Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying
millions?
• To make more space because the
population is growing/expanding.
God has given them that
authority to expand.
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2. Based on these two documents, how did
Americans feel about expanding westward?
That the American people had the
authority to move westward, and
that God has given them that right.
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Writing response: On the back of the packet, answer the
question in 1 paragraph: How did Americans Justify
Westward Expansion? (5-7 sentences). Write a concluding
2nd paragraph.
Paragraph 1
•Claim (Answer the question): Americans justified
Westward Expansion……
•Evidence: Use 2 pieces of evidence from the documents
•Analysis: Explain how the evidence from the documents
supports your claim
Paragraph 2
• Explain the outcome of” Manifest Destiny”: From what
you know, what was the result of Americans expanding
westward? Who did it affect, and how?
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