Go West: Short Historical Stories
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Last published Sun, Dec 24, 2017
The 1800's were a time of expansion and turmoil for the United States. The Gold Rush, The War Between the States, and the beginning of the Industrial Age all brought changes to the country. Read about the courageous men and women who shaped their lives, families, and countries.
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