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Mexico is located nearest the Texas border. Perhaps its proximity to the US border is one of the reasons for the invasion of Mexico in 1916. In this book, you will learn about the policies of America toward Latin America and understand how such policies led to the invasion of Mexico.
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What happened during the US western expansion? How did the fur trade push the US to purchase new territories in the west? This history book discusses an economic reason for the purchase of new land. It will also discuss how such a reason has affected the lives, cultures and traditions of the natives living there. Start reading today.
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You will learn, in this book, the events that led to the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848. Discuss how the owning of the Texas territory by the US angered Mexico. Also, read about the key personalities during this feud. Examine the actions the US government took. Were these actions justifiable? Read and reflect on the events of the past.
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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.
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Study the circumstances that led to the rise of the US as a world power. Begin with an understanding of why some Americans called for an overseas expansion and what the government did to address those calls in the 1800s. Go over the historical facts of how the US gained leverage in the pacific.
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In this book, you will learn about the living conditions of African American slaves during the mid-1800s. Reflect on how they were treated and whether resistance was actually the right thing to do. Also, explain why slave labor was important at the time and which industry relied heavily on it. Was there a chance that slaves can ever be free before the civil war happened?
7) Settling Texas The Texas War for Independence Western American History Grade 5 Children's America
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By the end of this book, your child will demonstrate understanding of the people and events that led to the Texas War of Independence. Included in the discussion are the early settlement of Texas, as well as the important roles of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and Stephen Austin.
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Did you know that at one time in the US, women did not enjoy the same liberties as many do now? Women had to fight for their rights in so many ways. This book will discuss the reforms women initiated. It will also introduce you to some key personalities of several women-focused movements. The last chapter will discuss the amendment to the Constitution, which resulted from the many years of fighting for change.
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When gold was first discovered in California, the West changed permanently. Read about how gold called hundreds of thousands of men and women to rush to California. What happened when there was a huge influx of people in one state over a short period of time? How did the locals adapt to this sudden change? How long did the gold rush last?
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At the end of this book, you should be able to explain in your own words what the Missouri Compromise was all about.
This book will also tackle the issue of slavery because that's one of the main issues that pushed for the creation of the compromise. “The Missouri Compromise” touches an ethical topic much more than it does political. Learn more about it by reading this book today.
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When you visit western US today, you might see cattle everywhere. But did you know that cattle was not endemic to these parts? Cattle was introduced to the US by the Spanish conquistadors and cowboys drove them to the West. Follow the history of early cattle ranching and how it impacted life on the plains. Start reading today.
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Let's go back centuries past and visit the American West during its settlement. How did mining and the transcontinental railroad help in the development of the West? What were boomtowns and why did they mushroom in certain areas of the US? Travel back in time and learn about history the fun way.
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Read about the expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in Louisiana, which was a territory that the US just acquired. Why did then President Thomas Jefferson hire them? What did they hope to accomplish in their expedition? Who did they meet? What was their expedition like? You will know the answers to all these once you read this book.
14) The History of Farming in America: History of the United States Grade 6 Children's American History
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Read about the history of farming in the United States and understand how it was a crucial step in the development of the West. What were the different problems that the farmers faced in the late 1880s? What caused these hindrances and how did the farmers manage to solve them? There's a lot to learn when you read about the past.
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It may be hard to believe now but at some point in history, women were treated much differently. They did not enjoy the same rights and freedoms as modern women do. For example, they were not allowed to vote or go to university. However, brave women challenged these limitations. Read about some of these women leaders and learn from their experiences.
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When African American slaves were freed, did society welcome them with open arms? In this book, you will learn about the problems freed slaves faced and analyze if they were truly free. This book emphasis several discrimination as the main problem freed slaves faced in their communities. Find out what happened to the freed slaves and how they solved the problems that hounded them next. Grab a copy today.
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We now know the Oregon Trail as the main passage through the mountains of California to Oregon. It was one of the most important projects in early American history. Many people used the trail to get to the west coast, despite the dangers there. Let's explore the Oregon Trail, and the life on it. Learn from this good read.
18) What Was It Like? Life of Native Americans During the Westward Movement Grade 7 Children's Unite
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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.
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War is never a pleasant subject to study, but lessons can be learned from it. In this book, you will be reading about the Spanish-American War. Understand why Latin America was important to the United States. Why was there a war? What caused it? What were the thoughts of the American and Spanish people regarding the peace treaty? Know the answers today.
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After the Louisiana Purchase, the land size of the United States doubled! Goods that were being produced in one part of the country need to get to the other part the soonest possible time. By the 1830s, the steam engine was introduced and it cemented the importance of railroads. Read about the first railroads in the US and the Transcontinental Railroad that linked the east to the west.
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