louisiana purchase

Discusses the three treaties that tripled the land holdings of the United States during the nineteenth century: the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the Guadalupe-Hidalgo treaty in 1848, and the Alaska Purchase in 1867.

Chronicles the historical background and political maneuvers that led to the Louisiana Purchase by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803.

Presents essays and documents that provide information about the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, discussing why it happened, the dispute and debate set off by the purchase, and the changes that occurred in the United States as a result.

Adam Benjamin Gates, along with his twin sister Eleanor, journeyed into the uncharted Louisiana Territory to search for a treasure which is suppose to be hidden in the wilderness.

Chronicles the events which led to Jefferson's acquisition of Louisiana from Napoleon Bonaparte.

An account of the events leading to the United States' purchase of a huge tract of land from France in 1803.

Looks at the political and economic history of the region between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains which, when purchased by Jefferson in 1803, doubled the size of the United States and led the way to further expansion.

The United States purchases the Louisiana Territory from France, expanding the country.

Examines Thomas Jefferson's concept of American equality and justice and discusses the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and features biographical sketches on important people.

Describes the events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on United States history.