Westward Expansion

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    Westward Expansion

  • Lousiana Purchase

    Lousiana Purchase
    Thomas Jefferson purchases the Louisiana Territory/

  • War of 1812

    War of 1812
    The War of 1812 begins

  • Missouri Compromise

    Missouri Compromise
    The Missouri Compromise is put into law.

  • Santa Fe Trail

    Santa Fe Trail
    The Santa Fe Trail is beginning to be used.

  • Oregon Trail (Date Estimated)

    Oregon Trail (Date Estimated)
    Pioneers begin using the Oregon Trail

  • Mormon Trail (Date Estimated)

    Mormon Trail (Date Estimated)
    The Mormon Trail begins to be used by the Mormons.

  • Mexican-American War

    Mexican-American War
    The Mexican-American War begins.

  • California Gold Rush

    California Gold Rush
    The California Gold Rush begins.