Map Monday
Monday, December 1, 2014
1. What major changes occurred to American territory between 1818 and 1850?
2. What is the difference between cession and annexation?
3. Based on this map, how do countries acquire territory?
2. What is the difference between cession and annexation?
3. Based on this map, how do countries acquire territory?
Toon Tuesday - December 2, 2014
1.Explain what you think the woman in the picture represents.
2.Choose 3 elements from the picture and explain its significance.
3.Briefly explain the point of view about westward expansion expressed by John Gast.
2.Choose 3 elements from the picture and explain its significance.
3.Briefly explain the point of view about westward expansion expressed by John Gast.
Who Dunnit Wednesday - December 3, 2014
Thesis Thursday - December 4
Write a thesis statement for the following essay prompt.
Some historians perceive Manifest Destiny as a benevolent movement where others believe it was in fact aggressive imperialism pursued at the expense of others. Support, modify, or refute this statement with specific reference to American expansionism in the 1840’s.
Some historians perceive Manifest Destiny as a benevolent movement where others believe it was in fact aggressive imperialism pursued at the expense of others. Support, modify, or refute this statement with specific reference to American expansionism in the 1840’s.