Includes glossary. Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
Contents:
Was the Louisiana Purchase worth the price? -- How did the Louisiana Purchase happen? -- What did people think of the Louisiana Purchase? -- Did the Louisiana Purchase keep its promises? -- How did the Louisiana Purchase affect native nations? -- What is the legacy of the Louisiana Purchase? -- More questions about the Louisiana Purchase.
Summary:
"What was the Louisiana Purchase and why was it important? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? How did it affect the future for black people and American Indians? When the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, it would lead to historic changes for the young country. Using an inquiry-based approach, primary sources, and quick-reference infographics, readers will learn the history behind the Louisiana Purchase and how it affected the future of America and its people"--Provided by the publisher.
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