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The Louisiana Purchase
The louisiana purchase expanded the states by almost doubling it. -
Clermont Steamboat
The world's first vessel to demonstrate viability of steam. -
Oregon Trail
The oregon trail was laid by fur trappers from 1811 to 1840 -
Seminole Wars
The first Seminole war started because president jackson went into southern florida without permission -
Spainish Cession
The Spanish ended up giving the US Florida and some land to louisiana for 5 million so they could expand. -
Santa Fe Trail
Was used as an invasion route in the mexican american war. -
Erie Canal
The Erie Canal was opened to help bulk products to arrive at its destination faster. -
Trail of Tears
This was part of the indian removal act and many people died. -
Indian removal act
The IRA was passed by congress on May 28 1830 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson that allowed negotiations between indians and Prez -
Treaty of New Echota
The treaty was another success for the us to avoid a battle. -
Battle of the Alamo
This battle lasted 13 days and killed all in the battle -
Texas Statehood
Texas used to be part of mexico. -
Donner Party
A group of American Pioneers who were trappoed in a snow storm and the people trapped became cannibals and ate each other. -
Oregon Treaty
The treaty brought an end to the Oregon Boundary dispute. -
Sutter's Mill
James W. Marshall found several flakes of gold and started the 49ers era in california -
Mexican cession
Mexico ceded to the US in the treaty of Guadelupe Hildago. -
Territory of Oregon
when it was established there was more than 4 states in it. -
cali Statehood
California is 900 miles wide along the pacific ocean -
Gadsen Purchase
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Civil War
This war was the most grusome war in american history for that 4 year span. -
Alaska Purchase
The US reached an agreement to pay for Alaska they ended up paying 7.2 million -
First Transcontinental Railroad
It was the first know as the Pacific Railroad. -
Golden Spike
This was the day that the US had a railroad run from coast to coast -
Little Bighorn
This is also referred to as custer's last stand. -
Wounded Knee Massacre
The wounded Knee happened near the Wounded Knee creek -
Arizona Statehood
this state is home to the grand canyon
