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Art and the American Frontier
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Treaty of Paris
The signing of the Treaty of Paris brought an end to the French and Indian war which allowed American settlers to be able to begin settleing in the westerns parts of the United States -
Proclamation of 1763
With the end of the French Indian War Americans can now expand further west but the Proclamation of 1763 denied colonists the right to expand. -
Decleration of Independence
The United States declares its independence from Great Britain and further removes restrictions previously on American settlers. -
Birth of Asher Brown Durand
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Birth of Thomas Cole
Important friend, mentor, and inspiration to artists of this era. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase adds 828,000 square miles to the United States allowing for more territories to be expanded into. -
War of 1812 Begins
War leads to a positive impact on westward expansion. -
Birth of Jasper Francis Cropsey
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Jacksonian Democracy
With the creation of Jacksonian Democracy the urge for westward democracy increases drastically. -
Birth of Thomas Moran
Influential Hudson River artist. -
Manifest Destiny
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Mexican-American War Ends
With the end of the war the United States is given most of the west coast allowing even further expansion into uncharted territory. -
Kindred Spirits
Asher Brown Durand paints Kindred Spirits -
The Backwoods of America
Jasper Francis Cropsey creates his piece called The Backwoods of America. -
Life of a Hunter: A Tight Fix
Life of s Hunter is created by Arthur F. Tate
