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Roosevelt, Theodore
1858
1919
United States President (1901-1909)
Roosevelt, Teddy
The Winning of the West, Volume 1
From the Alleghanies to the Mississippi, 1769-1776
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"The Winning of the West, Volume 1" by Theodore Roosevelt is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The work explores the historical expansion of English-speaking peoples across America, beginning from the Alleghanies and reaching the Mississippi between 1769 and 1776. Roosevelt aims to illuminate the complex interactions between settlers, Native American tribes, and European powers during this transformative period in American history. The opening of the book sets the stage for an elaborate examination of early American expansionism, highlighting the historical context and sources upon which Roosevelt draws. Roosevelt discusses the wealth of archival materials available to him, which include government documents and personal correspondences from pivotal figures of the time. He emphasizes the significance of events leading to the westward movement and underscores the key players involved, such as frontiersmen, Native American tribes, and European colonizers. Roosevelt's narrative promises to provide detailed accounts of the individuals and battles that shaped the early years of American settlement beyond the Alleghenies, as well as insights into the lasting implications of these historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Northwest, Old -- History
West (U.S.) -- History
United States -- Territorial expansion
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Category: History - American
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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