From sea to shining sea -- A big step westward -- Who owns the land? -- Eyes on Oregon -- "Fifty-four forty or fight!" -- Expansion by force -- Connecting east and west -- A new destiny -- Alaska and Hawaii -- A special destiny -- Glossary.
Summary
Readers discover the ways the dream of Manifest Destiny was achieved through informative text that supports common social studies curriculum topics. Historical images and primary sources help readers visualize how much the nation changed in such a short period time.
