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U.S. Expansion
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Louisiana Territory Purchase
They purchased the Luisiana Territory. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition Starts
One of the most know expeditions in our country's history, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began. -
The War of 1812 Begins
Colonists guessed that England was attempting prevention of their western expansion by claiming land in what was then the Northwest Territory. It is now the Ohio River Valley. They also tried to supply the Native Americans with weapons. War was declared on April 24th. -
Treaty Ends the War of 1812
After a total of 2,260 deaths, the war finally ends. -
Florida Becomes a Part of the United States
Florida, origionally Spanish territory (which was first settled by Juan Ponce De Leon. -
Mexico Gains Independence from Spain
Mexico gains independence from Spain. -
Indian Removal Act Signed Into Law
Pushing the indians out of the newly settled territories, President Andrew Jackson signed this document and no more natives would be between the land and his country. The Native Americans had to walk thousands of miles away from their true homes across the Mississippi River to a designated camp. -
The battle of the Alamo
This legendary battle between the texans and the mexican government and was a symbol of patriotic sacrifice for all texans. -
The Trail of Tears
Thousands of Natives called Cherokees were removed from their homes in Tennessee and Texas to Oklahoma. The entire walk was so challenging and depressing that the distance they walked was nicknamed the "trail of tears". Over 4,000 natives died. -
Texas Annexation
In this event, the US government made Texas a slave state, which led to the Mexican American War. -
California Gold Rush
Although few struck it rich and it only lasted 10 years, it was still a big discovery. -
Seneca Falls Convention
The first womens rights convention, located in New York. -
Gadsden Purchase
The purchase of land that is now part of Arizona and New Mexico. -
South Carolina Secedes from the United States
As they were worried about slavery becoming abolished when Lincoln was elected. They were first to make this decision. -
President Lincon is Assassinated
One of our best presidents (although they're all very good) was shot by John Wilks Booth.
