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Etc: The Louisiana Purchase, 1865 1898
A map of the Louisiana territory purchased from France in 1803, and the boundary established with the western Spanish territory by the purchase. The map overlays the current State boundaries to show the extent of the territory.
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Etc: Maps Etc: The United States After the Louisiana Purchase, 1803
A base map showing the extent of the United States after the purchase of the Louisiana territory from France in 1803.
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Etc: Maps Etc: The United States Before the Louisiana Purchase, 1800
A base map showing the extent of the United States prior to the purchase of the Louisiana from France in 1803.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Compromise of 1850, 1850
A map of California and the western territories at the time of the Compromise of 1850. The compromise was a series of bills dealing with the slavery issue, and under its provisions California was admitted to the Union as a free state,...
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Etc: The Louisiana Purchase, 1803 1809
A map of the United States and the Louisiana Territory showing boundary disputes and boundary claims between 1763 and 1809. The map shows the natural boundaries and extent of the original Louisiana Territory claimed by the French, the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Battle of Lake Erie, 1812
A map of Lake Erie showing the site at the western end of the lake of the Battle of Put-in-Bay on September 10, 1813 between the United States Navy under Oliver Perry and the British Royal Navy.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Northwest Territory, 1787
A map of the Northwest Territory of the United States north of the Iroquois or Ohio River in 1787 showing early forts and settlements with dates of establishment given, rivers, and the general territories of the Illinois, Miami, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: War of 1812, 1812
A series of maps showing the principal campaigns, forts, and battle sites of the War of 1812, including: a map of the northern seat of war in the Great Lakes region of Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the Michigan Territory; a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The United States, 1800
A map of the United States in 1800 showing the original thirteen states with the additions of Vermont (1791), Kentucky (1792), and Tennessee (1796), the State claims to western lands by South Carolina and Georgia, the extent of the...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815
A map of the area around the Mississippi Delta and western Florida showing the battle site near New Orleans during the War of 1812. Although no territory was gained after the war, conditions were set in place for the cession of Florida...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Missouri Compromise, 1820
A map of the United States at the time of the Missouri Compromise of 1820. The map is keyed to show the free states by State Action, the free Northwest Territory by the Ordinance of 1787, the free territory north of the Compromise Line,...
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Etc: The United States of America, 1783 1853
A map of the United States showing the growth of the nation from 1776-1853. This map is coded to show the thirteen original states, and the territories acquired in 1783, by the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the northern territories, West...
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Etc: Maps Etc: The Slavery Prohibition Compromise of 1850, 1850
A map of California, the Utah Territory, and the New Mexico Territory in 1850 showing the effect of the Compromise of 1850, a series of bills intending to settle the issue of slavery and abolition raised in the territories after the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The New West, 1889 1912
A map of the western United States showing the rapid growth of the New West between 1885 and 1912 during the presidencies from Benjamin Harrison to Howard Taft. The map is color-coded to show the States admitted to the Union before the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War of 1812, 1812 1814
A series of maps showing the principal regions, campaigns, forts, and battle sites of the War of 1812, including: the northern seat of war in southern Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the Michigan Territory; the vicinity of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Compromise of 1850, 1850
A map of the United States showing the effects of the Compromise of 1850. The map is keyed to show the free states and slave states, and notes California admitted to the Union as a free state; the Nebraska Territory as free by the...
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Etc: Development of Amer Interests in the Pacific, 1791 1903
A map of the United States and Pacific Ocean showing the development of American interests in the Pacific from the early exploration of Oregon Country in 1791 to the formal annexation of the Midway Islands and the Panama Strip in 1903....
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Manifest Destiny
A look at the reasons for westward expansion, known as Manifest Destiny. Economic, religious, and cultural reasons pushed Americans from sea to shining sea.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Marshall Plan
Excerpts from an interview with George C. Marshall concerning the Marshall Plan. Questions are also supplied to assist in expansion of knowledge about the topics.
Other
The Gold Rush: Fever
This resource provides information about the Gold Rush, and fever that took place during westward expansion.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: John Tyler
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of John Tyler and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Zachary Taylor
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Zachary Taylor and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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National Park Service: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Provides information on the significance of the Sand Creek Massacre as well as historical information about the massacre. Clicking on "People" on the left margin will give you information about individuals associated with the Sand Creek...
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Etc: Maps Etc: United States Population Density, 1900
A map from 1912 of the United States, subtitled "Distribution of Population and Railways in 1900" showing the increase in population and expansion of the railroad network since 1850. The map is color-coded to show population densities...