Essay Planning: The Impact of the Gold Rush on Manifest Destiny
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A structured worksheet to help students plan an essay on how the California Gold Rush influenced Manifest Destiny in America.
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Essay Planning: The Impact of the Gold Rush on Manifest Destiny
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Essay Title:
To what extent did the California Gold Rush promote Manifest Destiny in America?
This essay explores how the Gold Rush contributed to the United States' belief in Manifest Destiny—the idea that America was destined to expand across the continent. Your task is to plan an essay that discusses the importance of the Gold Rush in this expansion, considering different viewpoints.
Introduction thesis:
- Outline the main argument about the significance of the Gold Rush in American territorial expansion.
Point 1 with evidence:
- Describe how the Gold Rush led to rapid population growth and territorial claims.
- Provide evidence such as the influx of settlers and the establishment of new towns.
Point 2 with evidence:
- Explain the economic benefits that encouraged westward expansion.
- Use examples like increased trade, mining profits, and economic opportunities.
Counter-argument:
- Consider perspectives that suggest the Gold Rush also caused conflicts and environmental damage.
- Include evidence of disputes, displacement of Native Americans, and ecological impacts.
Conclusion:
- Summarise how the Gold Rush supported Manifest Destiny, balancing the expansion benefits with the challenges.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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