In 1828, when Andrew Jackson was elected president, he promised to expand the United States westward ... Mexico of American land, divided the country, with Democrats siding with expansion ...

I'm Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Westward expansion in the U .S. did not come easy or did not come early on. The ...

This belief they felt gave them the right to take land from the Native Americans. The writer Horace Greeley, who popularised this idea, advised Americans: Go West, young man. Once the population ...

As more and more travelers prioritize local, authentic experiences, Native-owned tour outfitters are rising to meet the ...

What kept Native Americans so faithful to the land? The natural environment of the Great West provided life to American Indians. It also took life! People learned that working together ...

For many, growing up on the US west coast can mean learning about ... Government propaganda spread lies about Native Americans, said Jayden Lim, a Trial youth ambassador. "The post-gold rush ...