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Louisiana Purchase
President Thomas Jefferson buys the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million, doubling the size of the United States and in the west for the expansion in the country. -
The War of 1812 began
The War of 1812 began because the British were forcing American sailors to work on their military and cargo ships. Also they kept seizing the American ships and they wanted away from the British. -
Missouri Cimpromise
The Missouri Compromise allowed slavery to go on in the states of Arkansas and Missouri ,but the states in the west and north were not allowed to.This was a solution for the conflict of slavery because it gave them the choice to move towards the southeast to gain freedom. -
Mexico Wins Independance From Spain
Mexico wins independence from Spain after a long war. Many people risked their lives for their freedom.After the war, Mexico takes control of the territories of New Mexico and California. -
The Gold Rush Begins
The gold rush began when someone stumbled upon gold in California.The discovery spread around the world and people traveled from other countries to California to find gold. -
The Indian Removal Act is Passed
President Andrew Jackson removed the funding and authority to the Indians and made them move to the east of the Mississippi River. -
The First Transcontinental Railroad is Completed
The first transcontinental railroad is completed when the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads join their tracks at Promontory Point, Utah. The railroad affects the western settlements by shortening the long journey across the country with a faster way the get to places.
