Evaluate the effects of the frontier and westward movement upon those who played a major role in it, from the Native Americans and Chicanos who were displaced, to the settlers themselves.
Definition of evaluate: To judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way
What is being evaluated?
Who or what groups were impacted by the westward movement?
Simple Quiz Question: Was the impact of the western movement good, bad, or none on each of these groups: Native Americans, Chicanos, White settlers?
Thesis Paragraph
• Define westward movement
• Thesis statement: The westward movement was good, bad, or indifferent for the Native Americans, Chicanos, and White Settlers
How many topical paragraphs? Three • Native Americans
• Chicanos
• White Settlers
What was the impact on Native Americans – good, bad, none? What evidence supports this?
What was the impact on Chicanos- good, bad, none? What evidence supports this?
What was the impact on White Settlers – good, bad, none? What evidence supports this?
Conclusion: Remember to state that the evidence you discussed leads to your conclusion.
Conclusion: Do not introduce any topics that were not previously discussed.
