John talks about the idealism of cowboys and ranchers. He also talk about why the railroads were crucial in western expansion.

In this scene, the religious nature of many of the colonies is explored by a speech, as well the idea that settlers were given the land by God.

While traveling by train to the American west, the mice sing a song about their hopes for a better life. Among their many aspirations, they hope for a life free of garbage, corrupt politicions, and freedom.

This scene shows the similarities between the concept of manifest destiny in the United States and expansion in Rome. The Americans state that manifest destiny "can't be stopped," explaining one of the core beliefs of the ideal: that the United States has an irresistible destiny to expand across North America.

Colonel Shaw commends Private Trip on his fighting yesterday. He offers to honor the Private by allowing him to bear the regimental colors. Private Trip indicates that he is not fighting for the Colonel and expresses concern that, even after the war, he and his people will not benefit if they win.