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Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Missouri River and Oregon Territory are explored by Lewis and Clark. -
Indian Removal Act
President Jackson calls for Native Americans living east of the Mississippi River to be removed from the land. -
Texas Declares Independance from Mexico
This event caused the Texan-Mexican War. -
Treaty of New Echota
This treaty removed all natives of what is now Florida. -
Annexation of Texas
Texas becomes a part of The United States. -
Mexican American War
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Gold Discovered in California
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California Becomes A State
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Homestead Act
Free famrs were given to families that agreed to live on the farm and take care of it for a certain length of time. -
Transcontinental Railroad
The railroad is complete. It connects the East and West coasts.