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2 The Star Spangled Banner Written by Francis Scott Key 1814, Following the War of 1812 against Great Britain

3 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?

4 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?

5 What is Divine Providence??? Share your responses to question number # from the reading…. How do you think O’Sullivan would have defined divine providence?

6 Group Activity Have you selected … A recorder? A presenter? A questioner? A time-keeper?

7 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.

8 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.

9 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?

10 White Man’s Burden By Rudyard Kipling, 1899

11 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!

12 Follow-up Step 8 Homework Assignment…. Due date?????? ___________


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