According to John O’Sullivan, what is American Manifest Destiny
All of the following primary sources are in American Yawp, Chapter 12:
1. From “John O’Sullivan Declares America’s Manifest Destiny” According to John O’Sullivan, what is American Manifest Destiny? What is his opinion on American territorial expansion? Can you give examples?
2. From “Diary of a Woman Migrating to Oregon” Describe the experiences of Amelia Stewart Knight and her family on their voyage to Oregon. What does the excerpt from her diary tell us about the specific challenges that the migrants face on their way to the West? Do you think that men and women experienced the same kind of challenges? Why or why not?
3. From “Cherokee Petition Protesting Removal” what are some of the grievances that the Cherokee expressed towards the American treatment of the Cherokee nation? What is their frustration?
3. From “President Monroe Announces Monroe Doctrine” What is the Monroe Doctrine and how is it related to the American Manifest Destiny and what is its significance in the age of Westward expansion?
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