Answer the following essay prompt in a 3-5 page essay. Remember to address all the questions being asked in the prompt, and keep in mind the essay rubric in the course shell. Use that as a guide to know what I am looking for from you in the essay. Be sure to cite sources within the essay itself or it will come up as plagiarism on turnitin.com. (Use MLA format for citations)
Examine the opening of the west in American history. What were some of the political and social developments that led to the opening of the west? Who were some of the most influential players that were involved in the opening of the west, and what role did they play? What do you believe are the major social and political impacts that the opening of the west had on the history of the United States? Why? (Think about the role of socioeconomics of women and certain ethnic groups, religion, and urban vs. rural entities of the period).
Works Cited
Foner, Eric. Give Me Liberty!: An American History. 6th ed., vol. 2, W.W. Norton & Company, 2020.
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