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Oh Columbia! Symbols of Westward Expansion

This printable page requires students to analyze the famous portrait of Columbia (known as American Progress and painted by John Gast) - the spirit of westward expansion. Students must analyze the painting and describe at least four symbols of westward expansion as expressed in the painting.

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