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Daniel Boone
He explored and settled lands in Kentucky. Daniel was one of the most known frontiersman. -
Eli Whitney Inventor of the Cotton Gin
The cotton gin was a hugely succesful invention created by Eli Whitney. It was used to seperate cotton and made sure it was produced even faster. -
Louisiana Purchase
It was the largest land purchase. The area was ruled by the French and Thomas Jefferson wanted to buy it, however Napolean refused to sell it to him. -
Lewis and Clark Expidition
Lewis and Clark were the leaders of the expiditon into Mississippi territory. They had to learn as much as they could about the area and bring back specias and examples. -
War of 1812
It's often called the Revolutionary War Part II. It's a war between America and Great Britain and ended with America being the winners. -
The Texas Revolution
It was a conflict between Mexico and Texas. It was sparked by the cultural differances as well as government issues. -
Trail of Tears
Over 7,000 Americans were forcably removing Native Americans from their homes. Many of them suffered and died on the way. -
Oregon Trail
The trail was mapped out by exploerer John C Fremont. It went across Missouri and landed in Fort Vancouver (Which is now Washington) -
Manfiest Destiny
Americans won the war and took advantage of the Louisiana purchase. -
The Donner Party
Nine wagons left Springfield for California. The trip was an estimated 4 months. However the group encountered hardships and snowfall which left them to resort to cannabalism. -
California Gold Rush
People found gold nuggests in Sacramento Valley and it caught the attention of a lot of people. Thousans of miners and prospectors journeyed there to grab some gold.
