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Description
This print, also entitled "Manifest Destiny," shows an allegorical female figure representing "America" that is leading pioneers westward. The settlers are traveling on foot, in a stagecoach, by conestoga wagon and railroads. These pioneers are shown encountering American Indians and herds of bison.
Source-Dependent Questions
- The floating white woman in this painting is heading West. What do you think she represents? How is this symbolized in the painting?
- How does this image make you feel?
- What do you see in the image that would represent progress?
Citation Information
Crofutt, George A., "American Progress," 1873. Courtesy of Library of Congress