The Age of Reform: Doing Some Good...Finally!

For this week, choose one of the topics below and research it thoroughly.

In the comments section, answer these three questions about your topic.
1. What was the problem this movement was dealing with?
2. How did Americans react to this particular movement?
3. What was the result? Good or bad?

Topics:
Horace Mann & Education Reform
Abolition
The Temperance Movement
Dorothea Dix & Prison/Mental Institutions Reform

Manifest Destiny: American Progress

This painting is titled American Progress and was created by John Gast in 1872. This piece of art is the seminal work representing the term Manifest Destiny. 

For the comments section this week, provide a definition for Manifest Destiny. Then, give at least two (2) examples from American Progress that demonstrate/provide evidence for the definition you posted.

Political Cartoon: King Jackson

                                        This image is a famous political cartoon about Andrew Jackson. Study it carefully. In the comments section, make five observations about the cartoon. Then, explain whether you think this cartoon was created by Jackson supporters or Jackson haters.