Was it worthwhile for Americans to participate in Westward expansion during the mid- to late 1800s? Support your response with evidence from the time period.
Introduction: Background and thesis (statement of what you are arguing/proving)
Body Paragraph 1: First reason for worthwhileness with historical evidence
Body Paragraph 2: Second reason for worthwhileness with historical evidence
Body Paragraph 3: Third reason for worthwhileness with historical evidence
Conclusion: Summary of main arguments
