The Expansion of the American People: Social and Territorial

By Edwin Erle Sparks

Book Overview

""The Expansion of the American People: Social and Territorial"" is a historical book written by Edwin Erle Sparks and published in 1900. The book covers the period of expansion of the United States from the 18th century to the end of the 19th century. It explores the social and territorial changes that occurred during this time, including the westward expansion, the acquisition of new territories, and the impact of these changes on the American people.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the social changes that occurred during the expansion of the American people. It discusses the growth of cities, the rise of industrialization, and the changes in the American family structure. The second part of the book covers the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase, the Mexican-American War, and the acquisition of Alaska and Hawaii. The final part of the book examines the impact of these changes on the American people, including the displacement of Native American populations and the effects of slavery.Overall, ""The Expansion of the American People: Social and Territorial"" provides a comprehensive overview of the expansion of the United States and its impact on American society. It is a valuable resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104388804
• ISBN13: 9781104388805
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"