louisiana purchase

Takes a look at the Louisiana Purchase which occurred when the United States acquired the Louisiana territory from France in 1803.

What was the Louisiana Purchase and why was it important? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? How did it affect the future for black people and American Indians? When the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, it would lead to historic changes for the young country. Using an inquiry-based approach, primary sources, and quick-reference infographics, readers will learn the history behind the Louisiana Purchase and how it affected the future of America and its people.

Readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the Louisiana Purchase.

The Louisiana Purchase tells one of the fascinating stories in the history of the United States.

Presents, in graphic novel format, the story of the Haitian Revolution and its role in Napoleon's decision to sell Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe the whole Louisiana Territory, when they sought to buy only New Orleans.

"Presents, in graphic novel format, the story of the Haitian Revolution and its role in Napoleon's decision to sell Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe the whole Louisiana Territory, when they sought to buy only New Orleans"--OCLC.

Looks at the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 as a turning point in the history of the United States, relates the story of how the purchase of the land was negotiated with France, briefly chronicles the Lewis and Clark expedition, and discusses the effect of the expansion on the country and its people.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States, including Thomas Jefferson's dream, the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, and more.

In the early 1800s, President Jefferson sent Robert Livingston and James Monroe to France in order to purchase New Orleans, but Napoleon offered the whole Louisiana Territory.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1800 to 1811, and includes Thomas Jefferson's story, the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, and more.