America 1840-1895: Expansion and Consolidation

America 1840-1895: Expansion and Consolidation is a period study that investigates two aspects of the history of the United States in the second half of the nineteenth century. Expansion explores the move westwards by settlers and pioneers and the ensuing conflicts with Native American peoples. Consolidation refers to the forging of the United States as a nation through its political and economic growth. You will study a range of significant events people and situations which shaped the United States throughout this period.