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Louisiana Purchase
In 1801, Spain sighed a secret treaty with France to return Louisiana Territory to France. -
Trails of Tears
The Cherokee nation as forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River. -
California Gold Rush Begins
Gold was first discovered in California by James Marshall at Sutter's Mills near the city Coloma. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
It allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves. -
Homestead Act
The Homestead Act encourage Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land. -
US Cival War Ends
With Smith surrender, last confederate army to exist, bringing a formal end to the bloodiest four years in the U.S history. -
Cheif Joseph Surrenders to US Army
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians surrenders to U.S. General Nelson A. Miles in the Bear Paw mountains. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins
The Lewis and Clark Expedition, was the first expedition to cross what is now the western portion of the US. -
Buffalo Soldiers Formed
The Buffalo Soldiers formed on September 21, 1866 at Fort Leavenworth.