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The Westward Expansion

By alexshamoun

  • The Embargo Act

    Thomas Jefferson's Embargo Act freezes international trade.

  • War of 1812

    The War of 1812 between the U.S. and Great Britain began.

  • Missouri Compromise

    Congress passed the Missouri Compromise, allowing Missouri to join the country as a slave state

  • The Santa Fe Trail

    During September of 1821, the first men from Missouri traveled on what would become the Santa Fe Trail.

  • The Oregon Trail

    During the year of 1843, the Oregon trail opened to people moving westward.

  • The Mormon Trail

    During the year of 1846, Mormons lead by Brigham young were the first to travel the Mormon trail.

  • Compromise of 1850

    Congress passed this compromise attempting to end tensions between the Northern and Southern states. It stopped the importation of more slaves from Africa