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Louisiana Purchase
The territory owned by the France which was sold to the united states for 15 million dollars in 1803 durring the prediency of Thomas Jefferson. This purchase more than double the size of the united states -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Missouri River and Oregon Territory is explored. -
First Seminole War
Andrew Jackson invades Florida, burning and massacring Native Americans and Blacks (1814-1819) -
Erie Canal
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Indian Removal Act
Grants President Jackson to remove Native Americans living east of the Mississippi River. -
Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears was the process of relocating several Native American tribes from their homes. It was a very difficult journey for them and thousands of them died while battling natural elements that they were not prepared to cope with. -
Texas Declares Independence from Mexico
Followed by the Texan-Mexican War. -
Texas Rebellion
For many years there had been much struggle between Mexicans and Americans in the Texas region. Finally, they erupted into a large battle called the Texas Rebellion, with the American army defeating a large part of the Mexican army in the Battle of San Jacinto. -
Transcontinental Railroad
It was a momentous occasion with the first railroad to run across the width of the United States was completed! It provided transport for people from the east coast to the west coast and was certainly much faster than travelling by wagon or horseback. This was known as the Transcontinental Railroad. -
Indian Appropriation Act
Congress passes a new version of the Indian Appropriation Act claiming that Native Americans would no longer be considered an independent nation, but subject to U.S. laws. -
Battle of Little Big Horn
A great battle between Native Americans and American settlers occurred in this year, known as the Battle of Little Bighorn. Led by the famous Indian chief, Sitting Bull, and several others, the Natives managed to defeat the Americans. -
Statehood for Arizona
Arizona was finally admitted as the 48th state, marking the completion of the contiguous 48 states.
