The Louisiana Purchase stands out in American history for a number of reasons. It was the largest acquisition of land in United States' history. It was also the

Describes the causes, methods, people, and effects of the expansion of the original thirteen colonies to the West.

"Describes the opposing viewpoints of the American Indians and settlers during the Westward Expansion"--Provided by publisher.

The 1803 purchase of the Louisiana Territory was a watershed event for the fledgling United States. Adding some 829,000 square miles of territory, the Louisiana