CRQ REVIEW

Page 1: Historical Circumstances

• The Mexican-American War led to the document's development.

• The United States defeated Mexico and gained control of western lands.

Page 2: Author’s Purpose

• The advertisement was created to inform about gold discovery in California.

• The goal was to persuade people to travel to California during the Gold Rush.

Page 3: Intended Audience

• The intended audience includes anyone in the U.S. interested in gold prospecting.

• Readers of newspapers would be part of the target audience.

Page 4: Cause and Effect Relationship

• Document 1 (Mexican Cession) caused Document 2 (gold advertisement) to exist.

• Without California, the gold discovery wouldn't have occurred, and the advertisement would not exist.

Page 5: Historical Circumstances

• 1800s westward movement was driven by Manifest Destiny.

• Americans believed they had a divine right to expand west.

Page 6: Author’s Point of View

• The author believes the Trail of Tears was unjust and tragic for Native Americans.

• Criticism of the forced removal of Natives from their homes.

Page 7: Author’s Purpose

• The document aims to inform about Native Americans' struggles during the Trail of Tears.

• It criticizes the government for enforcing their removal.

Page 8: Similarities and Differences

• Similarity: Both documents depict westward expansion.

• Difference: Document A presents a positive view, while Document B offers a negative view.