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Causes and Effects of Westward Expansion

Causes and Effects of Westward Expansion

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Social Studies

11th Grade

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Ashley Raggs

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3 Slides • 5 Questions

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Multiple Choice

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Read and annotate (take notes in your notebook) Asa Whitney's Memorial to the House of Representatives.

Based on Whitney's goals, which of these options directly contributed to his request?

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Native American removal

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International slave trade ending

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Desire for international trade

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Post-Civil War westward settlement

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Causes and Effects of Westward Expansion (1844-1877)

Essential Question: To what extent did Manifest Destiny shape national identity?

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Objective (SWBAT):

  • Explain the causes and effects of Westward Expansion (1844-1877)

  • Analyze different perspectives on Westward Expansion and how it impacted indigenous peoples, Mexicans, and other ethnic minorities.

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Open Ended

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What is O'Sullivan's perspective on westward expansion?

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Open Ended

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How does he justify expansion, and what might he think of other cultures in the West?

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media

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Open Ended

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Describe what's happening in the painting. How does it reflect manifest destiny?

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Open Ended

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What elements suggest a divine or 'rightful' expansion?

Question image

Read and annotate (take notes in your notebook) Asa Whitney's Memorial to the House of Representatives.

Based on Whitney's goals, which of these options directly contributed to his request?

1

Native American removal

2

International slave trade ending

3

Desire for international trade

4

Post-Civil War westward settlement

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MULTIPLE CHOICE