Westward Expansion

Slavery

Period: Apr 1, 1619 to Dec 6, 1865

Began in Jamestown, Virginia and abolished by the 13th Amendment.
(Excat day of the beginning of slavery not known)

Oregon Trail

Period: Mar 1, 1843 to Apr 1, 1870

The Oregon trail was the most used trail. The big migration started in 1843.

Mexican American war

Period: Apr 9, 1846 to Feb 2, 1848

Marked the first U.S. battle fought on foreign soil.