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Daniel Boone
He was a explorer and a pioneer. He was known for settling on Kentucky. He died on Sept.26 1820. -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas was the 3rd president. He severed president in 1801 - 1809. He was born on Apr.13 1743 and died on July 4 1862. He was a Democratic-Republican. -
Lousiana Purchase
This purchase was in 1803. This purchase almost doubled the size of the US. This purchase was bought from the French. -
The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo was between Texas and Mexico. This battle was over territory in Texas. This battle started on Feb.23 1836 and ended on Mar.6 1836. Texas lost to Mexico and Mexico got the land. -
Mexican American War
This war was fought between Mexico and America. This also was fought from 1846 to 1848.This war was over area/territory in Texas. America won this war. -
California Gold Rush
This event was in 1848 and all the way to 1855. Over 300,000 people went to California to find gold and get rich. -
Pony Express
The Pony Express started on Apr.3 1860 and ended.This was a mail service.The mail was sent on horses and there in 9 days rather then weeks. -
Homestead Act and Land Rush
The government wanted people to move to the west. The government offerd free land so people would move to the west. -
First Transcontinental Railroad
This event was built in 1863 to 1869. This railroad let mail and other postage be shipped across the world. -
Buffalo Soldiers
These soldiers are a part of a cavalry. The soldiers can be any gender , race or religion to be a buffalo soldier.