The Native Americans have lived in the United States even before the colonists arrived. They had to share their land and resources with outsiders for the first time. When the Westward movement took place, more land was taken from Native Americans. This book will discuss how the Native Americans reacted to even more change. At the end of this book, ask yourself what you would have done if you were a Native American during those times.
The Native Americans have lived in the United States even before the colonists arrived. They had to share their land and resources with outsiders for the first time. When the Westward movement took place, more land was taken from Native Americans. This book will discuss how the Native Americans reacted to even more change. At the end of this book, ask yourself what you would have done if you were a Native American during those times.
Life on the western frontier was no easy feat. Early pioneers packed their lives into covered wagons and set off into the unknown. Readers will learn all about the journey through this age-appropriate text. The historical, non-fiction approach to this period of American history will dazzle readers with its in-depth treatment of clothing, schooling, family life, and more. Fact boxes, engaging visuals, glossary, and index give readers a comprehensive look at Westward Expansion—a formative part of the United States’ identity.
In 1803, the United States bought land from France. It was so big that the United States doubled twice its land size. With this new land waiting to be settled, people started moving west. This book will explore the pros and cons of the "Westward Expansion." Chapter one includes a brief background to the expansion while the succeeding two chapters enumerate the positives and negatives of the migration.
There has been extensive damage after the Civil War so the challenge for the next government was on reconstruction. In this book, you will read about the plans for reconstruction and where the westward expansion came into play. Examine the details of the said plan and the effects of the expansion. Grab a copy and start reading today.
If you've always wondered about the history of the Westward Expansion, you'll find that there are many fascinating facts about the pioneers and their experiences in the American Old West. While railroads and sea transport are no longer available in this region, pioneers and immigrants used the land to establish overland trails to move their goods. During the 1830s and 1840s, this new way of life was largely untapped, but it didn't take long to create a network of overland trails. The era of westward expansion was marked by many major events. First of all, the Louisiana Purchase led to the forced removal of Native Americans. In 1803, the United States spent $1.5 million to acquire these lands. In addition, the Homestead Act provided free land to many Americans who wanted to move westward. A lot of this movement was fueled by the Gold Rush in California. During this time, the population of the United States jumped from five million to 76 million, and the Transcontinental Railroad helped people and supplies move west. The Louisiana Purchase in 1853 added 30,000 square miles of land from Mexico. In 1860, the Pony Express began providing direct communication between the east and west. In 1864, President Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore and record the western frontier. The first transcontinental railroad connected eastern and western regions of the country, making the westward expansion possible. And in 1869, the railroads began connecting the eastern and western parts of the United States.
