Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story; A New Nation
As America was forming its government, many problems needed to be solved. The Library of Congress tells you more about this time and some of its interesting people.
Black Past
Black Past: Louisiana Purchase and African Americans
In this brief encyclopedia article, you find the effect the Louisiana Purchase had on African-Americans because of the new land added to the United States. There is a link to a website that gives additional information about the...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Lewis and Clark Expedition
Presents important information about the Lewis and Clark expedition with 20 interesting facts about this important event that occurred during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The Lewis and Clark expedition helped by Sacagawea traveled...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Louisiana Purchase, 1803
Provides the history of the events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase, the negotiations, the treaty, and the Constitution, together with numerous facts about the event.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Thomas Jefferson
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father of the United States who drafted the Declaration of Independence and later became the third US President.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Louisiana Purchase
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Louisiana Purchase."
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Perry Castaneda Map Collection: Admission of States and Territorial Acquisitions
Here's a map to show you when states were added to the Union. It also shows territories and when they were acquired.