Manifest Destiny Map Making
- Due Nov 26, 2024 by 11:59pm
- Points 4
- Submitting a text entry box, a website url, or a file upload
First, make a copy of the Canva map provided Links to an external site.
Links to an external site.1) Label and demarcate each of the following areas associated with Manifest Destiny:
a. Texas
b. California
c. Utah Territory
d. New Mexico Territory
e. Oregon Country
2) Describe one specific reason why many Americans advocated
for settler colonialism in each of these regions and add those reasons to the map.
3) Draw at least two paths used for settler colonialism.
4) Visualize at least two important outcomes of Manifest Destiny on your map.
5) Mark and explain at least two resistance movements that emerged against Manifest Destiny.
6) Note one short-term effect and one long-term effect of Manifest Destiny.
7) Determine one intended and one unintended outcome of Manifest Destiny and label it on the map.
| Criteria | 4 - Advanced | 3 - Proficient | 2 - Developing | 1 - Emerging |
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| Identification and Labeling (D2.His.14.9-12) | Accurately labels and demarcates all required regions and includes detailed reasons for settler colonialism in each. | Labels and demarcates all required regions with reasons for settler colonialism, though minor details may be missing. | Labels most regions but misses one or more reasons or provides unclear information. | Incomplete labeling or unclear/no reasons for settler colonialism provided. |
| Paths and Outcomes (APHIS.5) | Clearly marks two settler paths and visualizes two key outcomes with historical reasoning that connects them to Manifest Destiny. | Marks two settler paths and shows two outcomes, though connections to Manifest Destiny could be clearer. | Includes one path or one outcome, with limited or unclear connections to Manifest Destiny. | Fails to include clear paths or outcomes, or lacks historical reasoning. |
| Resistance Movements (APHIS.8) | Accurately marks and explains two resistance movements, clearly distinguishing causes and effects of resistance. | Marks two resistance movements and provides basic explanations of their causes and effects. | Marks one resistance movement with limited or unclear explanation of causes and effects. | Does not mark resistance movements or provides unclear/no explanations. |
| Evaluation of Impact (D2.Civ.13.9-12) | Thoughtfully explains intended and unintended outcomes of Manifest Destiny, connecting them to regions and paths. | Explains intended and unintended outcomes with some connection to regions or paths. | Describes outcomes, but connections to regions and paths are unclear or missing. | Does not explain outcomes or provides vague/unrelated information. |
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