1. Let’s make sure we are all up-to-date
How DID Texas get to this point in history?
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3. Brainstorm as many words as you can think of that end with ____ation.
“ – ation” words

5. What is Manifest Destiny?

6. What do you see in the picture?
Describe the details.
What do you think the artist is trying to say with his painting?
What images is he using to convince you of his message?
List 3 things this painting tells about life in USA at the time it was created. Give evidence from the painting to support our ideas.
Give me 2 images in this painting that you think would not appeal to an audience today. Tell me why.
Write a question to the painter that you think is not answered by his painting.