1. Manifest Destiny What are the central values to Manifest Destiny? Do the values of Manifest Destiny seem (on the surface) to reflect positive or negative qualities about American?

2. Immigrants Crossing the Plains – Oregon Trail – Albert Bierstadt

3. Albert Bierstadt. A Trapper’s Camp. 1861. Yale Art Gallery.

4. Looking down the Yosemite Valley – Albert Bierstadt

5. Palmer, Frances F. Across the Continent: Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way. 1868. Mabel Brady Garvan Collection. Yale University Art Gallery.

6. Manifest Destiny and Nature Now that you have taken an in-depth look at the idea of manifest destiny and the themes and values that were used to justify it, analyze a painting to reflect these ideas. Use the text of John O’Sullivan’s article to analyze at least 4 specific images or components from the painting. Your homework must be typed and should include specific quotes from the text and description of the painting.