Unit 4: Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny was the widely-held belief in America during the 19th century that its settlers were destined to expand across the continent from the Atlantic to Pacific. By 1820, the United States had more than doubled in area to become one of the largest nations in the world. Newspaper editor Horace Greeley famously wrote, “Go West, young man, go West and grow up with the country.”
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Complete the work in your Unit 4 Learning Portfolio With These Resources
Choose one of the two maps below to complete the Geography of Sectionalism & Manifest Destiny Assignment.
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Use the links below to assist you in completing your work in class.
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Helpful Videos to Learn About Sectionalism & Manifest Destiny
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This video provides a quick overview of what Manifest Destiny Meant to the United States.
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This video is a great example of the experience the Settlers had with the Homestead Act. This is a scene from a movie called, "Far and Away".
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