Rice, Katelyn

Explores the different tribes of the West Coast regions, including the Southwest, the Great Basin, the Plateau, the Pacific Northwest and California; describes how their lives were affected by the arrival of the Europeans; and discusses how modern tribes are keeping their traditions alive.

Describes what life was like during the 1800s for American pioneers settling in the West.

"The 1800s was a century of discovery and expansion in America. It grew in size through battles, negotiations, and large land purchases. In less than 70 years, the Louisiana Territory, the Texas Territory, the Oregon Country, Florida, the American Southwest, and Alaska all became part of the United States of America. In the name of Manifest Destiny, America became one of the richest nations in the world"--Provided by publisher.