louisiana purchase

Primary sources describe the history of the Louisiana Purchase, from Jefferson's dream of expansion and his negotiations with Napoleon for the land to the exploration of the new territory by Lewis and Clark.

Examines the Louisiana Purchase, discussing the negotiation of the treaty with France, the formation of Louisiana, taking possession of the land, and the exploration, growth, and settlement of the territory.

Discusses the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the political maneuverings of Napoleon and Jefferson that made it possible.

Chronicles the events surrounding the Louisiana Purchase, focusing on Thomas Jefferson's role in it and the impact it had on American history.

Explains the events that led Napoleon Bonaparte to sell the Louisiana Territory and the difficulties that Thomas Jefferson had in making the purchase that doubled the size of the United States.

Presents a short study of how the United States came to acquire the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803.

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.

Describes the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 which doubled the size of the United States of America.

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.