Class Skit Reflections and Manifest Destiny Analysis

Today in class we pared up with a partner and answered a few questions on the board about Manifest Destiny. We then looked at a few impressive pieces of art that were drawn based on the movement west. We then had to make skits/dialogues about the Manifest Destiny. Sam and I have not yet presented, which isn't really a big deal but it was funny to see everyone get up in front of the class and present their little "skits". I think that Manifest Destiny was achieved by the U.S. We successfully have made the western part of the United States a place to live and operate. It wasn't easy starting off, because most of the land was just empty prairies and land, but over the years it became a popular destination which is mainly due to the Erie Canal.  The canal brought people to the west, also bringing business and new opportunities. Overall, the best evidence of the success of Manifest Destiny is that currently the west of the U.S. is up and running today.