Westward Expansion

  • Louisana Purchase

    Louisana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase was a deal between the U.S. and France, where the U.S. got land west of the Mississippi River for $15 million. Jeferson assigned Lewis and Clark to explore the newly aquired area
  • Lewis and Clark Complete Trip

    Lewis and Clark Complete Trip
    The trip ended on September 23, 1806. It started in St. Lewis. A shoshone woman named Sacagawea helped them explore the area.The first American expedition to cross what is now the western portion of the United States
  • Texas Independence

    Texas Independence
    In 1836 Texas became independent from Mexico, and became part of the U.S. in 1845. Texas was the 28th state to be admitted to the U.S.
  • Texas becomes a state

    Texas becomes a state
    Texas was once part of Mexico, but after the war, they became part of the U.S. They are the 2nd largest state out of the 50 states.
  • Mexican War

    Mexican War
    The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, ending the war on February 9, 1850. Mexico had to give up a lot of land, and in return the U.S. gave them $18 million.
  • California becomes a state

    California becomes a state
    California is located on the west coast of the United States. California was part of mexico and then it was given to the U.S.
  • Gadsden Purchase

    Gadsden Purchase
    The Gadsden Purchase was a purchase made by the U.S. to pay an additional $10 million to buy a piece of land from Spain, to complete or manifest destiny. The piece of land was on the southern edge of Arizona and New Mexico.
  • Oregon Territory part of the U.S.

    Oregon Territory part of the U.S.
    In 1846 there were more Americans than Britsih people. Although Britain agreed with America to share the land, the U.S. was ready to claim it for themselves. Luckily Britain agreed to hand over Oregon with no war.