west (united states)

Explores U.S. expansion during the 1800's, covering the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, the displacement of Native Americans, the settlement of Texas, the Oregon Trail, and the Mexican-American War.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1846 to 1860, and includes Manifest Destiny, war with Mexico, why people moved west, life on the Oregon Trail, the railroad across the continent, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

The West contains at least a part of every single desert in the United States. It includes both the most populated and the least populated states in the nation.

Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to various eras in U.S. history.

Eighteen-year-old Polly and impulsive, seventeen-year-old Odd survive an deadly outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria, but resulting wounds have destroyed their plans for the future and with little but their unlikely friendship and a shared affection for trout fishing, they set out on a road trip through the West.

Uses letters and journal entries to present first-hand accounts from sixteen pioneer women living in the Wild West.

Examines the life and legacy of American soldier, bison hunter, and showman William "Buffalo Bill" Cody.

Explores how the concepts and ideals of the Manifest Destiny influenced United States history and helped shape modern foreign policy.

"Chronicles the historic meeting of two railroad lines in 1869 that linked the U.S. transcontinental railroad and Andrew J. Russell's famous photograph of the event"--Provided by publisher.

A study of Grey's works and the use of the images that created a narrative portrait of his mythical American West.