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The Transcontinental Treaty, 1819
Meg Greene
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2005)The Transcontinental Treaty, signed in 1819, is one of the most important treaties in American history. After more than twenty-five years of tension, this treaty helped to define the western boundary of the United States, thus ending the diplomatic rivalry between the United States and Spain. For Spain, the treaty was a way of saving what remained of its empire in North America. The book uses beautiful photos, primary source images, maps, letters, and documents to complement the exciting text.
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Colonial Interactions With Native Americans
Cathleen Small
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)European settlements in the colonies would never have survived without help from Native American tribes. As the European population grew, so did conflicts with the indigenous people who were being taxed, attacked, and pushed out by the newcomers. Readers hear from both sides in a relationship that rapidly went from good to bad.
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The Mexican-American War
Georgene Poulakidas
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 30, 2005)Discusses the causes behind the Mexican-American War, including the annexation of Texas into the United States and the disagreement over the location of the Texas-Mexico border.
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Jamestown and the Settlement of Virginia
Ruth Bjorklund
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)Explores the founding of the first permanent English colony in North America, which was challenged by starvation, disease, deteriorating relations with Native Americans, economic struggles, rebellion, and class struggle. Despite these monumental difficulties, the colony prospered and established a legislative assembly that was the first example of representative government in what is now the United States.
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The Pony Express: A Primary Source History of the Race to Bring Mail to the American West
Simone Payment
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2005)Looks at the history of the Pony express mail delivery system, discussing why it was started, the beginning operations, and its final day of service.
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The Mexican-American War: A Primary Source History of the Expansion of the Western Lands of the United States
Liz Sonneborn
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2005)Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to present the history of the Mexican American War.
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The French and Indian War
Gerry Boehme
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)Constant warfare between the French and the British spilled over into the New World as the countries in conflict fought for control of this prosperous territory. Drawn into this fight were the Native American tribes trying to protect their own diminishing claims to the land. Read the writings from those whose lives were affected by the seven years of war that drove the French out of the colonies and eventually led to an alliance that helped the colonies gain their independence.
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From New Amsterdam to New York: Dutch Settlement of America
Kate Shoup
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)The Netherlands was a world economic power in the seventeenth century. It sought to expand its influence by establishing a colony in the New World. New Amsterdam, situated between Plymouth and Jamestown, was successfully settled in 1624. Readers learn about the rapid rise and fall of this colony, which would be taken over by the British and renamed New York.
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The French and Indian War
Gerry Boehme
Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)"Constant warfare between the French and the British spilled over into the New World as the countries in conflict fought for control of this prosperous territory. Drawn into this fight were the Native American tribes trying to protect their own diminishing claims to the land. Read the writings from those whose lives were affected by the seven years of war that drove the French out of the colonies and eventually led to an alliance that helped the colonies gain their independence"--
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Black Hawk's War
Georgene Poulakidas
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, June 30, 2006)None
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The American Revolutionary War
Georgene Poulakidas
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, June 15, 2006)A brief account of the Revolutionary War between the United States and Great Britain highlights the major reasons for the war, the important battles fought, and some of the results of the war.
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The Civil War
Georgene Poulakidas
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 10, 2005)A brief account of the Civil War highlights the major reasons for the war, the important battles fought, and some of the results of the war.
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