his 11
Part I
Point Possible: 80
Of the following three questions, answer two of your choice.
1. In an 1845 editorial about Texas Annexation, newspaper editor John O'Sullivan argued that it was the "manifest design of providence" that the United States occupy all territory in the continent. Manifest Destiny, as the concept came to be known, swept proponents enthusiastically into its wake and left others concerned about the future. Go to Manifest Destiny (Links to an external site.) at PBS Online. Read its introduction and two additional articles of your choice at the PBS site that address issues associated with Manifest Destiny and the Mexican-American War.
a. Identify the articles' authors, titles, major actors, and events, including but not limited to Texas Annexation, Polk, and Santa Anna.
Manifest destiny was a growing movement for Americans to fin their national identity. The people of the United States felt it was their mission to extend the "boundaries of freedom" to others by imparting their idealism and belief in democratic institutions to those who were capable of self-government.
The Texas Annexation was a 1845 incorporation of Texas into the United States after President Polk battled the republic of Mexico. On March 2 1836, Texas declared independence from Mexico was which followed by the battle of San Jacinto. In 1837 the US moved to recognize Texas into the states. General Santa Anna traveled to Washington DC for discussions and eventually renounces all guarantees made to the Republic of Texas as a condition to his restoration of freedom. President Polk signs the Joint Resolution, making Texas officially the 28th state on this date.
b. In a carefully constructed essay of at least two pages, identify the argument of each article. Evaluate the logic and rationale of the argument, based on what you have learned thus far in the course, and propose your own thesis about Manifest Destiny.
Manifest Destiny is a reoccurring phenomenon amongst communities
Point Possible: 80
Of the following three questions, answer two of your choice.
1. In an 1845 editorial about Texas Annexation, newspaper editor John O'Sullivan argued that it was the "manifest design of providence" that the United States occupy all territory in the continent. Manifest Destiny, as the concept came to be known, swept proponents enthusiastically into its wake and left others concerned about the future. Go to Manifest Destiny (Links to an external site.) at PBS Online. Read its introduction and two additional articles of your choice at the PBS site that address issues associated with Manifest Destiny and the Mexican-American War.
a. Identify the articles' authors, titles, major actors, and events, including but not limited to Texas Annexation, Polk, and Santa Anna.
Manifest destiny was a growing movement for Americans to fin their national identity. The people of the United States felt it was their mission to extend the "boundaries of freedom" to others by imparting their idealism and belief in democratic institutions to those who were capable of self-government.
The Texas Annexation was a 1845 incorporation of Texas into the United States after President Polk battled the republic of Mexico. On March 2 1836, Texas declared independence from Mexico was which followed by the battle of San Jacinto. In 1837 the US moved to recognize Texas into the states. General Santa Anna traveled to Washington DC for discussions and eventually renounces all guarantees made to the Republic of Texas as a condition to his restoration of freedom. President Polk signs the Joint Resolution, making Texas officially the 28th state on this date.
b. In a carefully constructed essay of at least two pages, identify the argument of each article. Evaluate the logic and rationale of the argument, based on what you have learned thus far in the course, and propose your own thesis about Manifest Destiny.
Manifest Destiny is a reoccurring phenomenon amongst communities