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Daniel Boone
Boone was known for his exploration and settlement of Kentucky. He was an American pioneer, explorer, woodsman, and frontiersman. -
Eli Whitney invented cotton gin
It was invented in the United States by Eli Whitney. Its a machine that revolutionized the production of cotton. -
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Marcus and Narcissa Whitman
Marcus was an American physician and missionary in the Oregon Country with his wife Narcissa. -
The Louisiana Purchase
Was a deal made betwen the United States and France, in which the U.S. bought almost 827,000 square miles of land from the Mississippi River for $15 million -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Thomas Jefferson commanded Lewis and Clark to explore the northwest territory in order to observe a route and natural resources. -
The Oregon Trail
2,200 mile trail to transport route. -
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War of 1812
United States takes on the greatest naval power in the world. Causes of the war included British attempts to restrict U.S. trade. -
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John Fremont
He was an American military officer, explorer, and politician. who became the first candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of President of the United States. -
Indian Removal/Trail of Tears
There was nearly 125,000 Native Americans livedon millions of acres of land in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida. -
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Texas Revolution
Began when colonists in the Mexican province of Texas rebelled against the Mexican Government. -
Manifest Destiny
Is a term of the attitude prevalent during the 19th century period of American expansion. It was destined to stretch from coast to coast. -
The Donner Party
American pioneers led by George Donner and James F. Reed who set out for California in a wagon train. -
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The Mexican War
Was initiated by the United States and resulted Mexico's defeat, and the loss of its territory. -
The California Gold Rush
Gold was found by James W. Marshall in California. -
The Battle of Little Bighorn
Fought near the little bighorn river. Led by federal troops. -
The Massacre at Wounded Knee
It happened near Wounded Knee Creek on the Lakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Wikipedia