territorial expansion

Combines the story of the pioneers with recipes and the history of food from the opening and development of the American West.

"Describes the causes of and effects of the Louisiana Purchase on US history"--Provided by publisher.

Contains subject and chronological time lines, along with historical facts, illustrations, and photographs, that provide information about key events and significant individuals in colonies around the world, from 1500 to 1900.

Reviews the history of the Louisiana Purchase, discussing how the United States expanded their territory by buying the land from France.

Describes and illustrates the exploration of the American frontier from 1776 to the late nineteenth century, through a variety of images created during that period.

Describes and illustrates the American West from 1763 to 1912 through a variety of images created during that period.

Describes and illustrates the western territorial expansion of the United States, from post-Revolution territorial activities of the former thirteen colonies to the last military clashes in the early 1900s, through a variety of images created during that period.

Describes the methods used by American archaeologists to learn about the westward expansion in North America.

Describes the people and events of the age of Manifest Destiny and the American West, revealing historical details from the perspective of a traveler on the Oregon Trail, a laborer, and a Sioux warrior.

Discusses how the frontier in the United States moved west from the thirteen original colonies after 1763 and what life was like for the courageous people who chose to pursue the challenging existence of pioneers.