Focus: What was the nature and cause of Manifest Destiny?

Do you know anyone who was forced to leave where they lived? What were the reasons?

Please take out documents D, F, H, J and HW #24.

John O’Sullivan coins the phrase “Manifest Destiny”?

Excerpted from: John L. O’Sullivan, “Annexation,” Democratic Review (July 1845)

“…Other nations have undertaken to intrude themselves…limiting our greatness and checking the fulfillment of our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions….”

1. What does “Manifest Destiny” mean?2. How does the author of this quote justify manifest

destiny?3. What are the ramifications of manifest destiny for Native

Americans?

“From sea to shining sea…”19th century growth of America

Each group will be assigned one of the documents.

Summarize the main points of your document. You will be asked to lead the class in a SOAPS analysis of your assignmed document:

Source, Opinion, Author, Purpose, Sequence

S - Where does the document come from?

O - Is there a possible opinion or bias?

A - Who wrote the document? (Hint: occupation, gender, religion, social class, etc.)

P - What is the purpose of the document? (Hint: is it a speech, diary entry, government document? What is the TONE of the document?)

S - Notice the dates. How might the sequence of events or the dates be significant?

DBQ PromptHistorical Context: Soon after the Americans

declared their independence from the British in the late 18th century, they embarked upon a rapid and controversial period of expansion.

Examine the nature of the relationship between the Euro-Americans and Native Americans (Indians) during the 19th century. Be sure to use Documents B, D, F, H. and J!! See HW Posting for more details.

1. Read documents AND outline main ideas and any possible comments or connections between the documents. (10 mintues)

2. Formulate Thesis Statement andCompose Essay (40 minutes)