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New States And New Frontiers Of The American West

New States And New Frontiers Of The American West

Branch, E. Douglas

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20th Century United States HistoryEnvironmental StudiesGeneral Europe

ISBN10: 1425471307
ISBN13: 9781425471309
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 204
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.43 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
New States and New Frontiers of the American West by E. Douglas Branch is a comprehensive exploration of the expansion of the American West in the 19th and 20th centuries. The book covers the period from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 to the present day, and examines the various political, economic, and social factors that influenced the growth of the region.The first part of the book focuses on the acquisition of new territories, including the Mexican-American War, the Oregon Territory, and the California Gold Rush. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to these acquisitions and the impact they had on the region.The second part of the book looks at the development of the West, including the building of railroads and the settlement of new towns and cities. The author explores the challenges faced by settlers, including conflicts with Native American populations and the harsh climate.The final part of the book examines the modern West, including the rise of the environmental movement and the impact of technology and globalization on the region. The author also looks at the current political and economic climate in the West and the challenges facing the region in the 21st century.Overall, New States and New Frontiers of the American West provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of the American West, and is an essential read for anyone interested in this fascinating region of the United States.THIS 202 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Westward: The Romance of the American Frontier, by E. Douglas Branch. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419167502.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.

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