1746-1813

Describes the life of Robert Livingston, including his involvement in the American Revolution, the building of New York State, and the Louisiana Purchase.

Readers will learn what it took in 1803 to make largest land purchase in the history of the United States, the Louisiana Territory and the leaders involved.

Describes the life of Robert Livingston, including his involvement in the American Revolution, the building of New York State, and the Louisiana Purchase.

Describes a typical day in the life of Benjamin Rush, a physician in colonial Philadelphia, discussing his training, some of the diseases and other ailments he treated, his service as an army surgeon, and his work to improve conditions for women, slaves, and others.

Describes the Supreme Court case concerning the steamboat monopoly between New York State and New Jersey, which established the right of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.