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Louisiana Purchase
The Lousiana Purchase was a purchase made by the U.S. for $15 million from France. It aquired land west of the Mississippi river. -
Treaty of Adams-Onis
The treaty of Adams-Onis was the treaty for the gain of Florida for the U.S., from Spain. -
Slavery became illegal in New York
This was when New York ended slavery. This happened a couple years after New York gave free Blacks the right to vote. -
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California Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush was a time period where many people migrated to California to mine for gold. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
The treaty that made an end to the Mexican-American War. This treaty gained the U.S. the states Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. -
Gadsen Purchase
An agreement between the U.S. and Mexico saying that for $10 million dollars, the U.S. would own a portion of Mexico's territory. Which is now Arizona and New Mexico.