territorial expansion

Discusses the factors that lead to the division of the North and the South in the years following the War of 1812.

Explores twenty questions about the westward expansion of the U.S., covering such topics as the Louisiana Purchase, the Mexican-American War, and the Oregon Trail.

Explores how the concepts and ideals of the Manifest Destiny influenced United States history and helped shape modern foreign policy.

Maps, text, and illustrations tell the story of the America's "manifest destiny," explaining the concept and how it expanded the country's boundaries. Also includes a time line, a glossary, and a further reading list.

Explores what life was like during the time of the pioneers' journey and settlement of the frontier.

Readers examine American history between the end of the Civil War and the end of World War I, considering in depth both the imperialist and progressive influences that heralded the countrys future position as a major force on the international stage.

Presents an overview of the history of America's westward expansion, including information on colonial times, the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, the Santa Fe Trail, and more. Includes maps and illustrations.

A comprehensive overview of the westward expansion period of the U.S., 1763-1890, that also contains a time line and a glossary.

Describes the history of westward expansion from the point of view of minorities and women.

Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to recount the history of the Oregon Trail, its role in westward expansion, and the travails of the pioneers who followed it across the West.