An overview of the major events in U.S. history from 1820 to 1860, focusing on the impact of the Louisiana Purchase, slavery and the Underground Railroad, Mexican War and Texas Independence, and the California Gold Rush.
Discusses the period of growth in American history prior to the Civil War, describing the lives of people from a variety of backgrounds, including Jedediah Smith, Emily Dickinson, John James Audubon, and Sojourner Truth.
Explores the origin and development of the United States from 1820 to 1860, telling of mountain men, whalers, farmers, railroad builders, and the brewing discontent over slavery.
Presents an overview of the major events in U.S. history from 1820 to 1860, providing information on the impact of the Louisiana Purchase, slavery and the Underground Railroad, Mexican War and Texas Independence,California Gold Rush, and much more.
Discusses the period of growth in American history prior to the Civil War, describing the lives of people from a variety of backgrounds, including Jedediah Smith, Emily Dickinson, John James Audubon, and Sojourner Truth.
