St. John's College Advantage Assignment # 1

St. John’s College Advantage Assignment # 1

Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion

Using the four images below, argue either for or against Manifest Destiny and westward expansion from the perspective of three (3) of the following:

1. A southern land speculator

2. A Native American

3. A Latin American government official

4. A northern abolitionist

5. A northern industrialist

Make sure at least one of your choices is against and at least one in favor.

You should do research on the images to provide perspective and understanding.

In addition to the images, use the text, your knowledge of history, and outside sources.

The assignment should be double spaced, and it should be at least two pages. It is due by Wednesday, March 4^th.  

"The Great White Father" depicting Andrew Jackson

An available candidate, the one qualification for a Whig President" 
depicting Zachary Taylor

"Tragic Prelude" depicting John Brown

"American Progress"