Week 3 Discussion

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following historical events:

· The Lewis and Clark Expedition

· The Missouri Compromise

· Independence of Texas

· Mexican War of 1846-1848

· The California Gold Rush

Then, address the following for your selections:

· Which of your two selections do you consider most impactful on Westward Expansion during 1800-1848? Explain why.

· Analyze the effects of the ideology of Manifest Destiny on the two historical events that you chose from the list..

Writing Requirements

· APA format for in-text citations and list of references