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Louisiana Purchase
Purchased territory from France, doubling size of the U.S. Stretched from Mississippi River to Rocky Mountains, and Gulf of Mexico to Canadian Border. -
Santa Fe Trail
Trail traveling from Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Europeans settled along the Rio Grande River. -
Battle of Alamo
Texas war for independence from Mexico. George Collinsworth and Benjamin Milham overwhelmed Mexican garrison and captured the fort seizing control. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston launched a surprise attack against forces of Mexican General, Santa Anna, along San Jacinto River. Hundreds were taken prisoner including the general. -
Oregon Trail
Westward migration with pioneeers, farmers, families, etc. Was a feasable route for settlers to get to the West Coast. -
Annexation of Texas
Pushed for independence soon after U.S. recognized the Texas Republic. President tyler tried to bring about the annexation as a matter of national policy. -
Mexican-American War
Markerd the first U.S conflict fought on foreign soil. This politically divided andmilitarily unprepared Mexico against expansion minded President James K. Polk. -
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
Ended Mexican-American War in favor of the U.S. War was fought 2 years over Texas territoy. -
Fort Laramie Treaty (Sioux Treaty)
Government brought many Plains tribes together. Established peace among tribes so settlers could continue to move across the area and not fear for safety. -
Brigham Young (Mormons)
Led Mormons to westward expansion and became a leader of Church. He was a religious leader for the Mormons. -
Gadsden Purchase
Settled main boundaries of the U.S. Purchased Mexico territory and part of Arizona.