The Louisiana Purchase

Pioneer Spirit: The Westward Expansion

The 1803 purchase of the Louisiana Territory doubled the size of the United States and helped kick off the period of westward expansion. Readers take a look at President Jefferson's role in the deal, why the United States wanted this territory, and why France agreed to the sale. Chapters describe the background of the purchase as well as its aftermath and impact on the course of American history.

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Reading Level: 2-3

Interest Level: 3-6

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-1-4777-0781-4
Author : Rachel Lynette
Copyright : 2014
Language : English
Category : Social Studies, American History
Pages : 24
Trim : 8" x 8"
Dewey : 976.3
ATOS : 5.7
ARPoints : 0.5
Subject : Social Studies, American History
Binding : Library
BISAC : JNF025170, JNF025000
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