Manifest Destiny and the Expansion of America
, by Carlisle, Rodney P.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781851098330 | 185109833X
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 2/1/2007
What if Texas had remained independent? What if the Lincoln-Douglas debates had not propelled Abraham Lincoln into the national spotlight? What if the United States had peacefully divided into two (or more) nations instead of engaging in civil war? As unlikely as these scenarios seem, each one actually could have happened, each a plausible result if specific decisions and events had played our just a little differently. Turning Points-Actual and Alternate Histories: Manifest Destiny and the Expansion of America takes a close look at ten important historical turning points between 1800 and the Civil War, including the Lewis and Clark expedition, the War of 1812, the Monroe Doctrine, the Mexican War, the California Gold Rush, and the Compromise of 1850. In addition to providing an insightful review of each historical instance, the book offers a thought-provoking alternative take, offering credible speculation on the path history easily could have taken. Book jacket.