Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Manifest Destiny

Today students looked at a series of paintings depicting Westward Expansion. Students discussed the symbolism and messages of the paintings. Students then read this article from 1839 in which the term Manifest Destiny was famously introduced. Students took notes on the main points of the article, keeping in mind the perspective of the author.

HOMEWORK:
Zinn Chapter 11 - Read the first 20 pages and answer reading questions. DUE Friday 12/18
Bring Zinn on Thursday!!