American Progress

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Description: Students will understand Manifest Destiny and the idea of expansionism during the 1800s. They will analyze John Gast’s painting, “American Progress” and use the information/knowledge gained to write an argumentative essay.

 Grade level(s): Middle and High School   Standards: OAS, GFL                 Produced By: Teresa Potter