Enfoque en la historia de Estados Unidos (Spotlight On American History)

In the 19th century, thousands of Americans left their homes behind and set out for a life on the western frontier. This period of westward expansion had a huge hand in shaping the culture and identity of the United States. This volume explores the push and pull factors that encouraged settlers to migrate, including the Homestead Act and similar policies. The narrative uses historical context and primary sources to provide a comprehensive look at westward expansion. Written to support elementary social studies curricula, readers will gain an understanding of the 19th century American West and the legacy settling it left behind.

The United States didn't expand from the 13 original states to its present size all at once. Many different events took place to shape the country into what it is today. Readers explore the details behind many of these events, including the purchase of Alaska and the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. These essential social studies curriculum topics are introduced in a clear and engaging way. Carefully chosen primary sources and other historical images allow readers to immerse themselves in this important period of U.S. expansion.

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and opened the nation to the West. This book follows the history and politics that led up to this momentous land deal. Readers will learn about important events that affected the purchase, from the French Revolution and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to American westward expansion. Important figures include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Lewis and Clark, and Napoleon. Eye-catching visuals accompany accessible text to give students a deep understanding of the topic, while primary sources give a rich sense of historical context. Readers will love reliving Thomas Jefferson's successful presidency, and his greatest achievement of the Louisiana Purchase.

In the years that followed the end of the American Revolution, the United States faced numerous difficulties, including another war with Great Britain. This book presents the War of 1812 through a historical lens, using primary sources, photographs, and documents to explain the contributing factors and the war's legacy. Readers learn about important policies, battles, and generals, including Andrew Jackson. They will gain an understanding of how the war shaped the growing United States. Written to support social studies curriculum, readers will be fascinated by this important time in history.