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The American west 1860-1900
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The Pony Express is founded
The Pony Express was a mail delivering system. Only the bravest men signed up to be a poy express mailman -
Abraham Lincoln is elected president
Abraham Lincoln is elected to be the next president of the United States -
The Battle at Fort Sumter and the Start of the Civil War
The attack on fort sumter is what many believe to be the start of the Civil War -
Homestead Act
Offered free land to anyone over 21. But you had to file an application, improve the land, and file for a title deed -
Construction of the Transcontinental RR Begins
The Transcontinental RR revolutionized America. It made trade between states so much easier -
Nevada Becomes A State
Nevada joins the union. U.S. gains territory -
Civil War Ends
Robert E. Lee surrenders at the Appomattox courthouse -
Yellowstone National Park is Founded
One of the most visited parks in the U.S. is founded in Montana and Wyoming territories -
Black Hills Gold Rush
A gold rush boomed in Dakota territory. Americans broke the treaty of Laramie, which granted land rights to the sioux, and mined in the black hills -
National League of Baseball Founded
A league of baseball was created, teams include my favorite, the red sox -
The Battle of Little Bighorn
This is an important battle in the history of the west. It is well known for Custer's Last Stand. -
Red Cross is Founded
Founded by Clara Barton. It is a medical association -
James Garfield Is Assassinated
President James Garfield is assassinated in washington d.c. He was killed by Charles J. Guiteau -
Jesse James is Killed
The infamous outlaw Jesse James is killed by Robert Ford. Ford did not gain the full bounty he was promised -
Dawes Act
Split indian tribal land into smaller pieces for the indians if they agreed to abide the same laws as an american. -
Dakota Territories Admitted as States
Dakota is admitted as 2 different states, North Dakota and South Dakota -
Yosemite National Park Founded
Another great national park was founded. offered a wide range of land to explore -
Wyoming Admitted As A State
Wyoming territory is admitted as a state -
Wounded Knee Massacre
James W. Forsyth led a massacre against 300 indians. Many men women and children died -
Hawaii Annexed
Hawaii joins the union
