American Imperialism in the Long Nineteenth Century: A Documentary History, 1775-1919

This volume charts an era of rapid growth for the United States. Beginning with the aftermath of the Louisiana Purchase, the early sources in this volume highlight the rampant speculation that engulfed U.S. writers on what was to be done with this land. As the sources show, even at this early point some proposed moving marginalised groups into the furthest reaches of this land. The theme of remova...