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The Louisiana Purchase
A deal where America bought land off of France to expand more west This impacted the expansion because now with the colonists new territory, they need to explore it causing them to expand onto their newly bought land -
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
A paid expedition into the west and newly purchased land for gathering information Helped light up a path for further expedition and for further future expansion -
The War of 1812
A war to prevent America from moving more west and the British helped the Native Americans resist against the expansion onto their land This impacted the expansion because after the war it opened up more land for exploration and more expansion into the west while removing the British out of Americas life once for all -
Indian Removal Act
A law that forced Native American tribes out of their homes and moved more west so that America can expand onto their land This helped clear the land of all inhabitants so it is nice and prepared for expansion -
Annexation of Texas
Were Texas broke free from Mexico and joined America This impacted more land into the Unites States which helped bring in more expansion and more resources -
Mexican-American War
A conflict between America and Mexico about America stealing Texas from them After the war America occupied more land which made their territory bigger and have more room for more exploration -
The Homestead Act
A law that gave people, who met the requirement, many acres of land for settlement Helped influence westward migration which helped with Americas development