Timeline of Events By popuio Period: Jun 18, 1812 to Dec 24, 1814 War of 1812 Nov 16, 1821 Santa Fe trail opens trade Jan 1, 1843 Orgon Trail was widely publicized (january 1st if exact date is not known) Feb 4, 1846 Mormon trail was first used Period: Apr 25, 1846 to Feb 2, 1848 Mexican American war Jan 24, 1848 gold was found in California Jan 29, 1850 Compromise of 1850 was signed
