Out Where The West Began Arthur Chapman Analysis

"The Frontier" is one of the most American of ideals; it is vital to our history, culture, and identity. The expansion West fueled the advancement of America. It has shaped what our country is today. The first item that I have selected is the poem, “Out Where the West Begins” by Arthur Chapman. This poem seemed to represent the expansion West and the idealizes the West as a better world. That is why I found it to be a good representation of what the West is about and the importance of the movement to the new Frontier. Next, I found a photograph of overland caravans on the Northern Pacific Railway. It was taken by Robert P. Stanton in the 1890s. The railroad was finished in 1883. It connected from Minnesota to the Pacific Coast. The significance of this image is that the railroad facilitated many exports and imports. It also helped to connected the United States. It was used to ship products, transport passengers, and sell land. This allowed movement to the West and railways helped to shape the Frontier. Another significant aspect to this is that colonization offices were opened in foreign countries such as Germany and Scandinavia. The offices attracted farmers by offering cheap transportation and purchase deals. Lastly, I chose the “The Wild, Spectacular Race

The sense of entitlement is still very prominent in the current American culture. This sense of entitlement stemmed from Manifest Destiny. It is especially seen in regards to material possessions and ways of living. Today, people believe have high expectation for what they deserve much like the people who were settling West. People will stop at nothing, much like the Frontier settlers to achieve their goals. Take politicians for example, most do not care about sparing others and do whatever they can for their own gain. The sense of wanting to achieve goals is not always bad, however. It has developed perseverance within