Before you answer the Show What You Know question below, take a moment to examine the image/painting titled American Progress and write down all of the things you see in the painting. Pay close attention to symbolism and imagery in the image. Use these notes for the assessment question below. American Progress was painted by John Gast in 1872. It represents the idea of Manifest Destiny and captured the view of many Americans at the time.

Reflect on what you have learned in the lesson about westward expansion and Manifest Destiny.

Question prompt: Examine the image again and explain the connection between the image and the idea of Manifest Destiny. You should be able to list at least 3 connections and explain those connections. The connections could be positive or negative.