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Lousiana Purchase
In early 1800 the English speaking peole in the us had little land. on the other hand, the french owned the large area, lousiana. Thomas Jefferson, knew the french needed money, so he struck a deal and bouht lousiana, which was called the lousiana purchase. The US doubled in size, which opened up new regions to appear. -
Louis and Clark Expedition
Presiden Jackson designates Louis and Clark and several other qualified individuals, to take an expedition in search of a course to the Pacific Ocean , and to explore the unknown western terriories. -
The war of 1812
Fought between the US and Canada. No one actually won the war, nor were the boardes changed. The only effect was that of restrancing american indian tribes, forcing them westward and theefore opening up new land fr the US expansion. -
First Seminole War
Andrew Jackson invades Florida, burning and massacring Native Americans and Blacks (1814-1819) -
Indian Removal Act
The 1830, the Indian Removal Act was passed so the U.S. president could force the Natives to move, thus allowing U.S. citizens to settle there. -
Trial of Tears
This was the process of relocating several Native American tribes from their homes. It was a difficult journey for them. Thousands of them died while battling natural elements that they were not prepared to cope with at the time. -
Texas Rebellion
The Texas rebellion was the American army defeating a large part of the Mexican army in the Battle of San Jacinto. -
Statehood for Texas
The United States added Texas to their lands as a new state. -
Statehood for California
California becomes a state after Mexico cedes the territory following the capture of Mexico City during the Mexican-American War -
Expansion in the North West
The United States added additional areas as the four newest states, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Montana
