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Louisiana Purchase
The land deal between the United States and France gave the US 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi for 15 million. -
James Madison is inaugurated.
Madison became the fourth president of the US. -
War of 1812
This war allowed the US to discuss its borders with Spain and solidify the land below the Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico. -
Madison Monroe becomes president
James becomes the fifth president of the US. -
First Public Railroad System
This was a key role in the westward expansion and was key in traveling and getting goods across the continent. -
Texas declares its independence from Mexico
This is when Texans started to work together and eventually resulted in the Alamo gaining its significance. -
Mexican War
The war was caused because America was trying to gain territory in California. -
Zachary Taylor becomes president
Became the twelfth president of the US. -
Lincoln was elected
The 16 president of the US.