American West - History of the Wild West and Westward Expansion 1803-1890

Unearth the true history of the American west! Fascinating and educational account of the history of 19th century America and its expansion into the west Expertly written articles detailing important historical events, including the journey of Lewis and Clark, the accidental discovery of gold in California, the Indian Removal Act, the Homestead Acts, and more Stunning illustrations, graphics, timelines, and an insightful visual history of the American west from 1865-1890 Profiles of the time's most notable players, including Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, F.J. Turner, President Andrew Jackson, and others As the American Revolution drew to a close and the colonies claimed independence from Britain, the United States' gaze turned west to the vast expanse of land that was seemingly ripe for the taking. After all, according to their Manifest Destiny, it was their God-given right to expand. In this ultimate resource to the American west, you'll uncover the resistance that these enterprising