Manifest destiny : a primary source history of America's territorial expansion in the 19th century
Explores the history of America's territorial expansion, the ways in which it was done, and the term 'manifest destiny' that was popularized by newspaper editor John O'Sullivan in 1845
Juvenile works
64 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 27 cm.
9781404201767, 1404201769
54536667
Introduction to overspread the continent
Timeline
Early acquisitions
Annexation of Texas
Manifest destiny in the Pacific Northwest
Dreams of California lead to war
Completing the picture
Primary source transcriptions
Glossary
More information
Further reading
Bibliography
Primary source image list
Index