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East Los Angeles College Manifest Destiny Expression Discussion

 

Define Manifest Destiny and give examples of Americans moving west. Provide historical information and details from the lesson.

In your opinion, how did Dana’s description of California strengthen Americans’ belief that it should be part of the United States, and how did it relate to Americans migrating to the west and the outbreak of the Mexican-American War? Pick one quote for analysis.

Also, pick one (could be the same as your quote from above) of his description of California’s beauty and opportunity. Explain if it holds today. Why do people move to California? Give information and details in your answer.

  • Be sure to include quotes from the text and historical examples from what you learned in this module. Do not focus too much on the document.
  • Material:
  • Find One Quote

Two Years Before the Mast: Chapter 21Actions

Expectations:

Knowledge of how Americans made their way to California by land (i.e., Donner Party) and sea.

An analysis of Manifest Destiny and the United States’ interest in the territory.

Recognition of Dana’s description of California.