The Growing Nation

Looking Westword

Period: Jan 1, 1800 to Dec 31, 1804

Considers West Ward Expantion

Mar 4, 1801

Jefferson first considers West Ward expantion due to the population dubbling every twinty five years.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

The Louisiana purchase increced the land mass of the Umited States imensely at the extremely low price of fifteen million dollars.

Offical Transfer of the Louisiana Territory

Mar 10, 1804

Napoleon Bonaparte officaly transfers the Louisiana Territory to the United States for the low price of fifteen Million dollars.

The Great Expedition of Lewis and Clark

May 14, 1804

The expedtion begins the journey west word on the Missisippi River.