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Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson buys the Louisiana territory, from France, which is why it is called the Louisiana Purchase. -
Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific
The explorers, Lewis and Clark, map out Louisiana and finally reach the Pacific ocean. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indians are removed from their homes and are headed from the Southeast to the west. -
Battle of Alamo
The people from Mexico attack the Texans killing all but two. This event helps stir up the Texas Revolution. -
Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears was the trail that the Indians walked on when they were kicked out of their land and headed west. -
Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was a trail that was the beginning of the journey for the people moving west. -
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny is described as the western expansion for the first time. -
Texas becomes a U.S. state
Texas is brought in as a state that was then part of the U.S.A -
The Mexican/American War
The Mexican American war was fought because of America's new state Texas. mexico wanted to claim it, but the U.S did first so they got the right of the land. -
Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush begins, and many Californios are kicked out of their homes, and some got kicked out of their state. -
Cited Sources
“Westward Expansion.” Ducksters Educational Site, https://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion/timeline.php.
“Sign in: Timetoast Timelines.” Timetoast, https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/2149643/edit.