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United States Declares Independence From Great Britian
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins
Thomas Jefferson initiated an exploration of the newly purchased land and the territory beyond the "great rock mountains" in the West.
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Chief Washakie is Born
Fabled leader of the Eastern Shoshone, Chief Washakie had the foresight to secure a resource-rich homeland for his people as the White Man made his way West. http://madeinwyoming.net/profiles/washakie.php -
Oregon Trail is built
The Oregon Trail began in Independence, Missouri and ended in Oregon City, Oregon. It stretched for around 2,000 miles and through six different states. http://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion/oregon_trail.php
