“Manifest Destiny” Westward Expansion “From Sea to Shining Sea”

Part 1

How does this painting personify “Manifest Destiny?” 150 words

Part 2

Color your map and complete worksheet

Part 3

Questions to be answered on each expansion: What is the Political (200 words), Economic (125 words), Geographic (200 words), and Social (150 words) issues with each expansion? (13 colonies, northwest ordinance, American Revolution, Louisiana Purchase…you can cut the word count in ½ as it should be a review) Must be part of research: How did the Northwest Ordinance establish principles and procedures for orderly expansion of the U. S. ? Explain the cause and effects of the U. S. - Mexican war and the impact on the U. S.

Part 4

Timeline Create a timeline with picture and a quick summary of each acquisition

DUE FRIDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS Each section can be written on notebook paper or typed