Documenting United States History

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1
Analyze the causes and effects of westward expansion between 1800 and 1848. Be
sure to examine most of the documents in this chapter in terms of their audience,
purpose, point of view, format, argument, and limitations. Place your argument in
the context of broad regional, national, and global processes.

steP 1 Identify documents that present the causes and effects of westward expan-
sion between 1800 and 1848. Analyze the relevant features of each document, including
audience, purpose, point of view, and limitations.

steP 2 Contextualize the documents in terms of broad regional, national, and global processes.


steP 3 Combine the documents into a clear statement that begins with a main point that is
followed by supporting points. Use all nine documents in your response.

Example
The following example illustrates how three sources can be combined in response to the
prompt.

Step 1
Document 9.4, Monroe Doctrine, 1823
Document 9.5, Indian Removal Act of 1830
Document 9.6, Texas Declaration of Independence, 1836

Step 2

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Source
audience and
purpose

limitations Context
effects and
causes
Doc. 9.4, Monroe
Doctrine, 1823

To create greater
division between
America and
Europe; audience
was isolationists

Endangers the eco-
nomic interests
that thrive on inter-
national markets
(such as cotton)

Global Effect: Less reli-
ance on Europe

Cause:
Development of
westward lands

Doc. 9.5, Indian
Removal Act of
1830

To garner more
land for westward
expansion; audi-
ence was property
holders

Does not address
the needs of Native
Americans and
forgoes inalienable
rights

National Effect: More
territory for
expansion

Cause: Spirit of
Manifest Destiny

Doc. 9.6, Texas
Declaration of
Independence,
1836

To liberate Texas
from Mexican
control; audience
was American
landowners

Raises questions
about the role of
slavery

Regional Effects: Greater
autonomy for
states’ rights and
limitations of
federal control

Cause: Expan-
sion of slavery

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