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louisiana purchase
more thsn double the size of the country -
War of 1812
the war was between united states of america and british empire. it lasted 3 years. america proves it can defend its self. -
missouri compromise
preserves balance between free and slave states -
texas independence
texas revolts from mexico -
trail of tears
cherokees forced to move west. -
california gold rush
many americans moved the to the west coast because there was said to be gold.