Westward Expansion
5 articles tagged with "Westward Expansion"
American Imperialism: Dilemmas and Disguises
Explore America's complex journey from an anti-imperial nation to a continental power through territorial expansions justified under various guises.
The Missouri Compromise: A Turning Point in American Sectionalism
Explore how the Missouri Compromise of 1820 temporarily balanced power between slave and free states but set the stage for deeper conflicts over slavery.
The Evolution of Slavery into a Political Issue in Early 19th Century America
Explore how slavery became a central political issue in early 19th century America through sectionalism, economic changes, and shifting national authority.
The Louisiana Purchase: A Transformative Shift in American Territorial Expansion
Explore how the Louisiana Purchase transformed early American history through territorial, economic, and demographic shifts.
Colonial Expansion and British Policy: 1760s America
Explore key events from 1740s to early 1770s in British America that shaped colonial identity and set stage for American Revolution.