Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, and Manifest Destiny
Miller, Robert J
2006
Presents a comprehensive history of how Thomas Jefferson's ideas of westward expansion led to America's legal basis for claiming the Pacific Northwest, the removal of native peoples from their land, and the adoption of his Doctrine of Discovery into American law.
Contains articles that provide information on various aspects of colonialism and expansion around the world since the mid-fifteenth century; arranged alphabetically from A to E, with sidebars and illustrations.
Explains the origins of territorial expansion toward the west from Colonial times through the nineteenth century and traces the course of Manifest Destiny to its culminating moment with the conquest of Mexico and the acquisition of the western territories.
the remarkable story of Jefferson, Napoleon and the men behind the Louisiana Purchase
Cerami, Charles A
2003
Tells the story of the political machinations that were behind the Louisiana Purchase, discussing the negotiations between Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte, and Jefferson's attempts to convince the French military leader that the U.S. was prepared to go to war for New Orleans.
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.
a primary source history of America's territorial expansion in the 19th century
Moriarty, J. T
2005
Presents a history of Manifest Destiny in America and discusses the annexation of Texas and expansion into the Pacific Northwest and California, the Mexican War and Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and acquisitions of Hawaii and Alaska territories.
Discusses the expansion of the United States over the course of its first century from a small country to one that extended from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, looks at how the U.S. obtained its land, and introduces some of the people who played key roles in the country's growth.
Describes American politics during the nineteenth century; discussing the campaigns, candidates, and voting practices; and examining scandals such as buying votes, stuffing ballot boxes, and other incidents of greed and corruption.
