Western Expansion: Perspectives on Westward Expansion – Terra Foundation for American Art

Authors: Sara Jatcko, Terra Foundation for American Art Kelly Naughton, Chicago Public Schools Charlotte Ross, Newberry Library With contributions from: Mary Hawley, Literacy Consultant Summary: In this lesson students analyze a map, artworks, informational texts, and primary sources that present different perspectives on Manifest Destiny and the westward expansion of settlers and miners into U.S. […]

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