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The Louisiana Purchase: Asking Tough Questions

Nel Yomtov

What was the Louisiana Purchase and why was it important? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? How did it affect the future for black people and American Indians? When the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, it would lead to historic changes for the young country. Using an inquiry-based approach, primary sources, and quick-reference infographics, readers will learn the history behind the Louisiana Purchase and how it affected the future of America and its people.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Capstone Press
  • Publish Date: Aug 1st, 2020
  • Pages: 48
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.70in - 6.60in - 0.10in - 0.15lb
  • EAN: 9781496688149
  • Recommended age: 08-11
  • Categories: History - United States - 19th CenturySocial Science - Politics & Government

About the Author

Yomtov, Nel: - Nel Yomtov is an award-winning author of children's nonfiction books and graphic novels. He specializes in writing about history, current events, biography, architecture, and military history. He has written numerous graphic novels for Capstone, including the recent School Strike for Climate, Journeying to New Worlds: A Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure, and Cher Ami: Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I. In 2020 he self-published Baseball 100, an illustrated book featuring the 100 greatest players in baseball history. Nel lives in the New York City area.