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Louisiana Purchase
The treaty was dated April 30 and signed on May 2. In October, the U.S. Senate ratified the purchase, and in December 1803 France transferred authority over the region to the United States -
Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail movement of families to the new land began 1811 and ended in 1840. 1836 is when there was an official Trail. -
Slave Revolt
This revolt was a normal plantation revolt and was at its peak in the early months of 1836. Over 385 slaves Participated. -
Native Population
In a span of just 2 years, 1848 and 1849, the non-native population of present day California grew from 1,000 to 100,000 -
Fugative Slave Act
This date was the day that the Fugitive Slave Act was passed. This was a huge Turning point for both Slavery and Abolitionism. -
Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush was an occurance that was about 2 years long and had its peak in 1852. It was also worth over 2 billion dollars.