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The Natchez Trace post route established
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Louisiana Purchase
Doubled the size of the United States -
Period: to
Lewis and Clark expitition
They brought back a wealth of information about the largely unexplored region, as well as valuable U.S. claims to Oregon Territory. -
Michigan Territory Established
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National Road approved
The highway ran through three states; Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. -
Illinois Territory Established