Westward Growth of Our Nation, 1803 - 1853

Tells the story of the half century from 1803 to 1853, when the United States extended its territory from the Mississippi to the Pacific. Includes the struggles and conflicts, the treaties signed, and the brave pioneers who explored and settled the West. Also shows how the various regions - the Louisiana Territory, Texas and the great Southwest, and the Oregon country — became a part of the United States.