Scenarios about 'westward expansion'
The territorial expansion of the United States across North America from the late 18th through the 19th century, stretching from the original thirteen colonies to the Pacific coast. This movement involved complex interactions between American settlers, indigenous peoples, and foreign powers, fundamentally reshaping the continent through policies like the Louisiana Purchase, Manifest Destiny ideology, and transcontinental railroad development. Westward expansion profoundly altered American national identity while dramatically impacting Native American societies and ecosystems.
What If Missouri Positioned St. Louis and Kansas City Differently?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Missouri's two major cities developed with different strategic priorities, reshaping the economic and cultural landscape of the American Midwest.