How do visualizations of the West compare in Albert Bierstadt's Puget Sound on the Pacific Coast (Fig. 2-6) and John Gast's American Progress?

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Dark swirling storm clouds overshadow the Western scenes in both.
2. Turbulent seas with crashing waves ring the shore in both.
3. Light barely breaks through into each space, areas hemmed in by high mountain ranges.