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Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase held a huge part on the Westward Expansion -
Indian Removal Act is Passed
The Indian Removal Act grants President Andrew Jackson the funding and authority to remove the Indians residing east of the Mississippi River, a goal he pursues with great zeal -
Texas Annexation
Texas is Admitted to the Union Texas is officially granted statehood and becomes the 28th state. -
Oregon Country
Oregon Country becomes part of the US -
Gold is Discovered
Gold is found at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, sparking a gold rush which brings tens of thousands of new settlers to California. -
Mexican Cession
Mexican Cession becomes part of the US -
Homestead Act of 1862
The Homestead Act is one of several United States federal laws that gave an applicant freehold title to up to 160 acres
