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Journal Entry #1: Louisiana Purchase
She left New York and went to the Kansas Territory. She discussed the Louisiana Purchase and her life in Kansas -
Journal Entry #2: Lewis and Clark
She moved to the Missouri Territory next to the Mississippi River. She talked to Lewis and Clark about moving westward. -
Journal Entry #3: Falling in love and life after war
She stayed in Missouri and met her husband. He served in the War of 1812 and had alcohol issues after. -
Journal Entry #4: Texan Independence
She went to Texas and supported Texan Independence. Texas lost at the Battle of the Alamo but ended up gaining independence from Mexico. -
Journal Entry #5: Women's rights
She stayed in Texas and became passionate about women's rights. She heard about her old friend Lucretia Mott and talked to Elizabeth Cady Stanton. -
Journal Entry #6: Abolition Movement
She remained in Texas. She expressed her opinions on blacks and slavery. She supported the Abolition Movement. -
Journal Entry #7: Trail of Tears
She expressed her sadness regarding the Cherokee Indians and the Trail of Tears after the signing of the Indian Removal Act. -
Journal Entry #8: Mexican American War
She ran into President Polk and supported gaining land from Mexico. She explained the process of the Mexican American War.