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Northwest Ordinance
It was passed by congress to be able to make and establish laws in the northwest territory. -
Enabling act
Was passed by the congress, it was the the rules and procedures for adding new states. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana purchase was the purchase of the western territory from the French. -
Lewis and Clark expedition
Expedition led by Meriwether lewis and William Clark to explore the western area bought in the Louisiana purchase. -
Lewis and Clark expedition ends
Lewis and Clark come back home with loads of story about their experience. -
Indian removal act
It was signed by president Jackson to relocate Indian tribes to unbothered land and in exchange for there land in state borders. -
Gold Rush Starts
Gold was discovered in California. -
Oregon Trail established
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Homestead act
The homestead act was signed by Abraham Lincoln to encourage western migration to promise 160 acres of land for a small filling fee. -
Frontier dissapeared
fences cage in the open space and make it hard to move cattle.