Question

Study the image below and answer the question that follows:
American Progress
Source: Library of Congress,
Prints and Photographs Division
Which of the following best describes the central theme of John Gast's painting "American Progress"?
(1 point)
O The challenges faced by pioneers during westward expansion.
O The idea of Manifest Destiny, where the United States is destined to expand westward and bring civilization to the land.
O The destructive impact of westward expansion on the natural environment.
O The peaceful coexistence between settlers and native Americans on the frontier.

Answer 1

The option that best describes the central theme of John Gast's painting "American Progress" is:

**O The idea of Manifest Destiny, where the United States is destined to expand westward and bring civilization to the land.**

This theme is central to the painting, as it represents the belief in the U.S. expansion across the continent and the perceived duty to bring progress and civilization to the west.