Western Expansion

By areannas
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the US when Thomas Jefferson bought it from Napolean.
  • The War of 1812 Began

    The War of 1812 Began

    On this day President Madison signed a declaration of war against Britain.
  • The Mexcan American War began

    The Mexcan American War began

    On this day both Mexico and America sent troops to Texas to try and claim land and the war had begun.
  • California Gold Rush began

    California Gold Rush began

    This is the day when the Gold Rush began because James Marshall discovered a few flecks of gold at Sutter's Mill in California.
  • Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo signed

    Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo signed

    On this day the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo was signed ending the war in America's favor.