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Kentucky
Daniel Boone explores Kentucky for the first time. -
Louisiana Purchase
President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million dollars.
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Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark explored the Louisiana Purchase lands west of the Mississippi River and the Pacific Northwest. -
Indian Removal Act
Congress passes a law to move all Native Americans from the Southeast to the west of the Mississippi River. -
Texas Revolution
During the Battle of the Alamo, Mexican troops attack the Alamo Mission killing all but two Texans. This action prompted the Texans on in the Texas Revolution. -
Trail of Tears
The Cherokee Nation is forced to march from the east coast to Oklahoma. Many thousands die along the way. -
Oregon Trail
People begin to travel west in wagon trains on the Oregon Trail. Around 300,000 people would take the trail over the next 20 years.
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Manifest Destiny
Journalist John O'Sullivan first uses the term "Manifest Destiny" to describe the westward expansion of the United States. -
Mexican War Ends
The Mexican War ends with a US victory. Mexico gives California, New Mexico, Arizona, and other land to America. -
Gold Rush
The Gold Rush begins after James Marshall discovered gold at his boss's mill. Word spreads quickly throughout the country and the desperation need for gold rampages. Many people traveled to find gold.