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Indian Removal act
This law was passed by Congress to transfer Native Americans at Southeast to the west of the Mississippi river. -
Trail of Tears
The Cherokee Nation was forced to migrate from their east lands to Oklahoma and as this traveling was devastating as many died on the way. -
Oregon Treaty
England signs the treaty to hand over the Oregon territory to the United states. -
The Mexican-American War
This war was between the rights of Texas. When the war was closed the United States paid Mexico $15 million for land that would become California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and several others. -
Gold Rush begins
James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill. Soon word is out and people rush to California to strike it rich. -
Homestead Act
The U.S. government offers up free land to farmers who agree to live on the land for five years and make improvements to the land. Many people rush to places like Oklahoma to claim their land. -
Pacific Railroad Act
The United States government agrees to help fund the first transportation railroad from California to Missouri. -
Yellowstone National Park
Dedicated as the nation's first national park by President Ulysses S. Grant. -
Black Hills Gold
More gold is discovered at a different place in the Black Hills of South Dakota. -
The U.S. Government
They announce that the Western lands have been explored.
