American Territorial Development (1900)

By Howard W. Caldwell

Book Overview

American Territorial Development is a historical book written by Howard W. Caldwell and published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive account of the territorial expansion of the United States from its early colonial period to the end of the 19th century. Caldwell explores the various factors that contributed to the territorial growth of the country, including political, economic, and social influences.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in American history. Caldwell begins by discussing the early colonization of North America by European powers and the subsequent territorial disputes that arose between them. He then moves on to examine the expansion of the United States westward, including the Louisiana Purchase, the Mexican-American War, and the settlement of the Great Plains.Caldwell also explores the impact of territorial expansion on the indigenous peoples of North America, including the displacement of Native American tribes and the forced relocation of many to reservations. He also discusses the role of slavery in the territorial expansion of the United States and the tensions that arose between Northern and Southern states over the issue.Overall, American Territorial Development is a detailed and informative account of the territorial growth of the United States. It provides insight into the political, economic, and social factors that shaped the country's expansion and offers a comprehensive understanding of American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164023616
• ISBN13: 9781164023616
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"