Alex's and Jaden's Westward Expansion

Louisiana Purchase

Jun 4, 1803

Thomas Jefferson bought the land from the French

Expadition

Aug 31, 1804

Thomas sent Lewis and Clark to explore the land.

Louisiana made state

Apr 30, 1812

Louisiana made a state.

Oregon Trail

Dec 24, 1840

people set out for good soil,and free land.

Gold Rush

Dec 5, 1849

people came to find gold,called 49ers.

Oregon made state

Apr 19, 1859

Oregon State

Civil War

Apr 12, 1861

last shot fired June 1865.

Railroad Economic Growth

May 5, 1962

Railroad Growth