American Frontier (eBook)
- ISBN-10
- 0787781967
- ISBN-13
- 9780787781965
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 112
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002-09-01
- Publisher
- Lorenz Educational Press
- Author
- Tim McNeese
Description
"The American Frontier" provides a detailed and richly illustrated overview of the westward expansion of colonial and post-colonial America through diplomacy, war, wanderlust, and grit. The frontier is defined and demythologized as Hollywood's stereotypical portrayals are replaced with factual yet no less fascinating and lively depictions of pioneer life. Daniel Boone, the Louisiana Purchase, the explorations of Lewis and Clark, the subjugation of the Indians, the Mexican-American War, and the building of the transcontinental railroad are among the events and personalities vividly described.Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Maps, tests, answer key, and extensive bibliography included.
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