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Louisiana Purchase
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Louis and Clark expedition
WikipediaLouis and Clark explored the new Louisiana Purchase. -
Gold was found!!!!!
WikipediaGold was found at Sutter Mills in CA. This started what was called "The Gold Rush". -
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The Civil War
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The Homestead Act is signed
WikipediaThe Homestead Act is signed by congress. IT allows any man, head of the family, or widdow to own land for a small fee if you live on it and form on it for 5 years. -
Pacific Railroad Act was signed
WikipediaPresident Lincoln signed an act that allowed the Union Pacific Railroad to be built. -
Groundbreaking in Omaha, NE
Gound was broke in Omaha, NE declaring the start of the Union Pacific. It was year and a half before they started building. -
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Building the Transcontanental Railroad
It took just over 5 years to build it. They met in Promotory Point, Utah.
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The railroad is finished
The transcontinental railroad is finished by inserting a golden spike into the ground at Promotory Point, Utah.
