Essay Planning: The Impact of Manifest Destiny on Indigenous Peoples
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on how Manifest Destiny affected Indigenous Peoples in America, encouraging critical thinking and structured writing.
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Essay Planning: The Impact of Manifest Destiny on Indigenous Peoples
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Essay Question: The Impact of Manifest Destiny on Indigenous Peoples
Introduction thesis: Outline how Manifest Destiny led to significant consequences for Indigenous Peoples, including displacement, loss of culture, and conflict.
Point 1 with evidence: Explain how westward expansion resulted in the forced removal of Native American tribes, such as the Trail of Tears. Evidence: The Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the subsequent forced relocations.
Point 2 with evidence: Analyse the cultural impact on Indigenous communities, including loss of land, traditions, and sovereignty. Evidence: Destruction of Native American cultural sites and suppression of their languages.
Counter-argument: Compare perspectives that suggest Manifest Destiny also opened opportunities for Native Americans, such as adaptation or negotiations. Evidence: Some tribes engaged in treaties or adopted European-American practices.
Conclusion: Summarise how Manifest Destiny had predominantly negative impacts on Indigenous Peoples, leading to displacement and cultural loss, despite some tribes' efforts to adapt.
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