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Louisiana Purchase
the Louisiana purchase was a deal between France and the united states it gained the united states about 827,000 miles of the west Mississippi river for 15 million. it was important because it doubled the size of the united states and helped to strengthen their country to an extent and inspire the westered expansion. -
the California gold rush
the California gold rush was a discovery of gold in Sacramento California that lead too 300,000 people to travel all the way from the east coast, Mexico, and south America. it is important because it helped the the westered expansion and lead to California's independence. -
the homestead act
the homestead act was a law that abraham signed. it was a law that allowed the citizens to own 160 acres of land for a small fee price. it was important because it helped the westward expansion and gave a fair chance for men and woman. -
the completion of the transcontinental railroad
the transcontinental railroad was a train the government built for easy travel.it was important because it helped with trades, and fast travel. -
the invention of barbed wire
barbed wire was a fencing wire with sharp edges attach or tied to the wire. it was important because it helped the people by keeping cattle and intruders away from their crops. -
the battle of bighorn
The battle of bighorn also known as Custers last stand and the worst us army defeat of the indian wars.It was a battle between the native americans and the us. Many men died that day including women and children. -
The Dawes act
the dawes act was a law that allowed the government to break apart the tribal lands and if native americans agreed to split their land they would become us citizens.the government also tried to combine the natives into the us so they encouraged them to learn farming. -
wounded knee massacre
The Wounded Knee Massacre was a massacre committed by US Army soldiers against almost 300 Lakota people. it took place in southwestern south dakota.
