Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase

by Sean O'Donoghue

Overview

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and opened the nation to the West. This book follows the history and politics that led up to this momentous land deal. Readers will learn about important events that affected the purchase, from the French Revolution and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to American westward expansion. Important figures include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Lewis and Clark, and Napoleon. Eye-catching visuals accompany accessible text to give students a deep understanding of the topic, while primary sources give a rich sense of historical context. Readers will love reliving Thomas Jefferson's successful presidency, and his greatest achievement of the Louisiana Purchase.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508149484
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/31/2016
Series:	Spotlight On American History Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	980L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

The Third President 4

Jefferson's Early Presidency 6

Westward, Ho! 8

Sharing North America 10

Rise of Napoleon 12

Important Negotiations 14

A Surprise Offer 16

The Louisiana Purchase 18

The Corps of Discovery 20

Expanding America 22

Glossary 23

Index 24

Primary Source List 24

Websites 24