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United States acquired a huge section of the midwest from France.
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It started after the Louisianna Purchase.
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Thousands of Gold Miners came to the west once hearing about the discovery.
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It started when seven states seceded from the United States.
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It offered the head person of the family 160 acres of land, but they would have to stay there for 5 years.
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The golden spike marked the end of it.
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It was the last spike put in during the building of the railroa. It was made of real gold.
