In this illuminating study, Andrew Cunningham McLaughlin explores the life and legacy of Lewis Cass, one of America's most important political figures of the nineteenth century. From his early career as a lawyer to his influential role in shaping U.S. territorial expansion, Cass's story sheds light on the political and social forces that shaped America during this pivotal period in its history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.