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Oregon Trail Most Active
Was jointly held by the U.S. and Britain (Canada) since 1818 -
Mormon Migration to Utah
Founded by Joseph Smith in upstate New York.
Appealing because of the lack of white settlers and its isolated location. -
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The Black Hawk's war
Forced those triibes to cede land promised them in an earlier treaty. -
The battle of Alamo
Santa Anna refused to allo the Americans and thei allies rise up against him. -
Texas Becomes an Independent state
Gen. Santa Anna was captured while trying to escape
He was forced to sign a treaty in May 1836 recognizing Texas as an independent republic. -
Presidency of James K. Polk.
Shared the expanisonist vision of his fellow Democrats. -
Mexican-American War
Congress declared war on Mexico in May 13 1846. -
California Gold Rush
Gold was discovered
Triggered an enormous mass migration that would last until 1855. -
The Fort Laramie Treaty
For the varioud tribes, Offering $50,000 a year for 50 years to make up for their reduced movement and loss of hunting. -
Gadsden Purchase.
Established the final borders of the lower 48 states