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Expansion And Growth - 19th Century (Spanish)

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Black and white illustration of crowded outdoor scene in a city. Spanish caption. El tratado de compra se firmó el 2 de mayo de 1803.

Discusses expansion and growth in America during the 19th century. Topics include west to the Mississippi, the Louisiana Purchase, conquest of New Spain, and Manifest Destiny-to the Pacific. Features questions for discussion and further study at the end of each part.

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