Westward Expansion
(1789 - 1849)
Why Lewis and Clark Matter
Amid all the hoopla, it's easy to lose sight of the expedition's true significance
August 2003 |
By James P. Ronda
How the Louisiana Purchase Changed the World
When Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, he altered the shape of a nation and the course of history
April 2003 |
By Joseph Harriss
Iron Will
While William Clark is best known for the expedition he made with Meriwether Lewis, his later life was as historic and more consequential
August 2002 |
By Landon Y. Jones
