Westward Expansion Timeline

  • Bill Of Rights

    Bill Of Rights
    The Bill of Rights are the first 12 amendments of the constitution.It was made on September 25, 1789. It was in action in December 15, 1791.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase
    The treaty was signed by Robert Livingston, James Monroe, and Barbé Marbois. Thomas Jefferson announced it on July 4th. Lousiana doubled the size of the colonies.
  • Lewis and Clark Expedition

    Lewis and Clark Expedition
    This was the first American expedition to cross the west of the U.S. This went on until 1806. It was also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition.
  • Florida Territory

    Florida Territory
    Florida became a state in 1845 but it was America's territory in 1819.
  • Indian Removal Act

    Indian Removal Act
    This act was passed by Congress on May 28, 1830. Andrew Jackson was president at the time.
  • Trail Of Tears

    Trail Of Tears
    The Cherokee nation was forced to leave their home. They settled in Oklahoma. Over 4,000 Cherokees died. They died of hunger, disease, and exhaustion.
  • Mexican- American War

    Mexican- American War
    War was declared on May, 13.
  • Transcontinetal Railroad Completion

    Transcontinetal Railroad Completion
    The railroad was 1,907 mi. long.