Westward Expansion

In this letter, missionary and pioneer Cordelia writes of her bold plans to travel west and "civilize" the Indians.

This informational text details the final conflicts of the 300 years of warfare between native peoples and Anglo-Americans, and the devastating effects that these conflicts have had on Native Americans.

This informational article discusses the process of traveling to the American west as a pioneer during the 19th century.

This informational text describes explorers Lewis and Clark’s 1804 journey around the western United States.

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, American settlers believed it was their destiny to conquer new regions of the continent—whatever the cost.

This informational text discusses the obstacles Native American teenagers face when applying for college and how a program called College Horizons helps.

Twain recounts his time looking for work in the West in this semi-autobiographical, comic travelogue.

In 1838, the Potawatomi Indians were forced to leave their homelands and move west on a long and difficult march.