Jefferson Westward Expansion

The chapters “Thomas Jefferson’s America, 1801” and “Reporting to the President, September 23- December 31,1806” are both written by Stephen E. Ambrose. The article “Chief Joseph Speaks” is written by Chief Joseph, and the article “There is No True History of the Westward Expansion” is written by Robert Morgan. Morgan’s main claim is that westward expansion was made possible by all people at that time. Morgan’s claims are accurate because the United States would not be what it is today if it were not for many people, including average people and the “lions” in that time period. The “lions” are people that were well known. In the chapter “Thomas Jefferson’s America, 1801,” it mainly discusses the works of Jefferson. Ambrose states, “Henry Adams wrote; ‘Jefferson aspired beyond the ambition of a nationality, and embraced in his view the whole future of man…. He wished to bring a new era….’”(57). This quote proves that the United States would not be what it is today without “lions” because Jefferson’s view of the future of all people was to expand the United States from coast to coast. This expansion would not of happened if Jefferson did not take care of preparations that would send Meriwether Lewis on his expedition such as hiring teachers and …show more content…
This quote supports the fact that all people matter because everyone should have the freedom to be who they are. The “lions” and averages should all have this freedom. Not to mention, when all people are free to do what they choose, more ideas and creativity will occur. This would benefit all societies because more advancements would be