World History: 1800-1825
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The New Nation
Lessons about the beginnings of the United States of America
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Napoleon
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Early Industrial Revolution
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Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase
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John Marshall and the Supreme Court
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Madison and the War of 1812
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Simon Bolivar
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Monroe and the Missouri Compromise
The Louisiana Territory
Readings:
p.4-17 Building an Empire: The Louisiana Purchase
Chapters 1-2 The Louisiana Purchase by Christy Steele
p.18-21 The Louisiana Purchase: From Independence to Lewis and Clark
p.4-22 The Louisiana Purchase by Elizabeth Jaffe
These readings explore what was happening with the French Louisiana Territory before Thomas Jefferson became president. We will explore more in later lessons.
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