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OverviewIn the 19th century, thousands of Americans left their homes behind and set out for a life on the western frontier. This period of westward expansion had a huge hand in shaping the culture and identity of the United States. This volume explores the push and pull factors that encouraged settlers to migrate, including the Homestead Act and similar policies. The narrative uses historical context and primary sources to provide a comprehensive look at westward expansion. Written to support elementary social studies curricula, readers will gain an understanding of the 19th century American West and the legacy settling it left behind. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Irene HarrisPublisher: PowerKids Press Imprint: PowerKids Press Weight: 0.068kg ISBN: 9781725315945ISBN 10: 1725315947 Pages: 24 Publication Date: 30 July 2020 Recommended Age: From 8 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: Spanish Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |