Saga Assignment #3

Manifest Destiny - Your character is now set in the years between 1800 and 1850.  He is either heading westward to claim his piece of the American Dream, or is affected by those coming west.  Write a short story with your character as the central character.  It should be 2-3 pages typed and can be 1st or 3rd person. 

Use any of the following paintings as a prompt.  This prompt is only to get you started - the whole story does not need to center around the painting. 

Huck Finn - Thomas Hart Benton

Country Politician - George Caleb Bingham

Custer's Demand - Charles Schreyvogel

Breaking Through the Line - Charles Schreyvogel

Last of the Mohicans - Thomas Cole

County Election - George Caleb Bingham

Daniel Boone Leads Settlers Across the Cumberland Gap- George Caleb Bingham

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone - Thomas Moran

Scene from Dances With Wolves

The Trail of Tears - Robert Lindneux

Rocky Mountains - Albert Bierstadt

Death of Mary McRae

Charge - Charles Remington

Niagara Falls -