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The Pony Express was a mail delivering system. Only the bravest men signed up to be a poy express mailman
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Abraham Lincoln is elected to be the next president of the United States
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The attack on fort sumter is what many believe to be the start of the Civil War
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Offered free land to anyone over 21. But you had to file an application, improve the land, and file for a title deed
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The Transcontinental RR revolutionized America. It made trade between states so much easier
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Nevada joins the union. U.S. gains territory
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Robert E. Lee surrenders at the Appomattox courthouse
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One of the most visited parks in the U.S. is founded in Montana and Wyoming territories
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A gold rush boomed in Dakota territory. Americans broke the treaty of Laramie, which granted land rights to the sioux, and mined in the black hills
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A league of baseball was created, teams include my favorite, the red sox
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This is an important battle in the history of the west. It is well known for Custer's Last Stand.
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Founded by Clara Barton. It is a medical association
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President James Garfield is assassinated in washington d.c. He was killed by Charles J. Guiteau
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The infamous outlaw Jesse James is killed by Robert Ford. Ford did not gain the full bounty he was promised
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Split indian tribal land into smaller pieces for the indians if they agreed to abide the same laws as an american.
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Dakota is admitted as 2 different states, North Dakota and South Dakota
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Another great national park was founded. offered a wide range of land to explore
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Wyoming territory is admitted as a state
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James W. Forsyth led a massacre against 300 indians. Many men women and children died
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Hawaii joins the union
