Discover the untold history of America's great expansion and the conflicts that shaped its destiny. From the Louisiana Purchase to the Mexican-American War, this book provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that influenced America's rise as a global power. A must-read for history buffs and anyone interested in the fascinating story of our nation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.