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Louisiana Purchase
United States acquired a huge section of the midwest from France. -
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
It started after the Louisianna Purchase. -
Gold Rush
Thousands of Gold Miners came to the west once hearing about the discovery. -
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Civil War
It started when seven states seceded from the United States. -
Homestead Act signed into law
It offered the head person of the family 160 acres of land, but they would have to stay there for 5 years. -
Pacific Railway Act
The golden spike marked the end of it. -
Golden Spike Completed the Transcontiental Railroad
It was the last spike put in during the building of the railroa. It was made of real gold.
