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Congress passes the Removal Act, forcing Native Americans to settle in Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River. It was an act that granted the president to make a trade with the indians. Many tribes acted peacefully but some resisted. 1830
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Cherokee Indians forced on thousand-mile march to the established Indian Territory. Approximately 4,000 Cherokees died on this “Trail of Tears.”
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The mexican american war. Lots of people died in this war. The war was over territory between the us and mexico
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The California Gold Rush sparks first mass immigration from China
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The Homestead Act of 1862 allows for any individual, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or country of origin, over the age of 21 or head of household. To claim up to 160 acres of free land if they have lived on it for five years
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Civil war ended. YAY this is really good because now the north and south don't need to fight each other anymore