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Manifest Destiny
The Manifest Destiny means "obvious fate". When America began their "great experiment" in 1776, the idea that the United States might one day spread across the continent seemed like a dream. However, in 1848, That dream became a reality. -
Louisiana Purchase
The new territory would double the country's sizw at a bargain price of just 2 or 3 cents an acre. The U.S. bought it for 15 million dollars from France. -
Lewi and Clarke Expedition
Meriwether Lewis and wiliiam Clarke lead an experdition to explore the Louisiana Territory, the nations newly aquired region west of the Mississippi River. -
Acquisition of Florida
Spain avoids war with the U.S by ceding Florida to the
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Lone Star Republic Founded
Following the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, Texas wins its freedom from Mexico and remains an independent nation for 10 years -
Settlers Move West
Several hundread thousand settlers move west across the Oregon, California, and Mormon trails. -
Annexation of Texas
The United States annaxes Texas, making it the twenty eighth state in the Union -
Mexican-American War
Manifest Destiny motivates many Americans to support war bbetween Mexico and the United States. -
Compromise in Oregon Country
The United States chooses diplomacy over war with Great Britian in order to acquire the lower half of Oregon country -
Gold Rush
The discovery of gold brings 250,000 people from all over the world, including China and Europe, to California in search of wealth and oppurtunity -
Gadsen Purchase
Seeking a good route for a railroad, the united States purchase Mexico a narrow strip of land below Arizona. -
Women's Suffrage in Whyoming Territory
Whyoming Territory became the first place in the nation to give women the right to vote
