territorial expansion

Examines the westward expansion of the U.S. from several perspectives, covering the Lewis and Clark expedition and Sacajawea, the experiences of children in pioneer families, the removal of Native Americans from their homelands, and the legend of African-American folk hero John Henry, as well as the history of Mount Rushmore.

Explores the lives and history of American pioneers, using reenactments, journal entries, and archival images to examine important events and historical figures during the westward expansion, discussing the Louisiana Purchase, the gold rush, Daniel Boone, developments in transportation, and relations between settlers and Native Americans.

Explores the people, ideas, and events that shaped four hundred years of American history, focusing on the exploration and migration towards the west coast.

Examines what life was like during the Westward Expansion, exploring the clothing, schooling, family life, and more. Includes fact boxes, visuals, glossary, and index.

Looks at the issues involved with the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on American growth and development.

Recounts the history of ten Americans--including Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and David Crockett--and their involvement with the nation's westward expansion, as well as how the Western U.S. and its legacy have shaped the America of today.

Explores Thomas Jefferson's reasons for promoting the Louisiana Purchase.

In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson acquired 828,000 square miles from France. When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out to chart the Louisiana Purchase, they discovered an exciting and varied country. Discover the circumstances and effects of the acquisition in The Louisiana Purchase.

"Imagine being asked to explore an unknown part of the country. That's exactly what happened to Daniel Boone in the mid-1700s. Boone and others cut a path through the wilderness of Kentucky and Virginia. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from Boone and his fellow settlers help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion"--Provided by the publisher.