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Daniel Boose
An American Pioneer, explorer, and frontiersman. His frontier exploits lead him onto to becoming a folk hero of the United States. -
Cotton Gin was invented
Cotton Gin was invented. He applied for a patent on October 28, 1793. It was approved March 14, 1794. -
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Manifest Destiny
The wildely held belief that American settlers were destined to expand throughout the continent. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition Set Sail
Two guys went to find a water route across North America and explore the uncharted west. -
Louisiana Purchase
A land deal between the U.S.and France. The U.S. acquired approximately 827,000 square miles of land west of the mississippi river for $15 million dollars. -
War of 1812
The United States took on Great Britain in a war. They fought because the british attempted to restrict trade with the United States, the royal navy's impressment of american seaman, and americas desire to expand its terrority. -
John Fremont
An american military officer, explorer, and a politician who became the first candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of the President of the United States. -
Daniel Boose Died
Daniel died. -
Texas Revolution
Conflict between Mexican Government and Texas government for independence. -
Marcus Whitman and Naricissa Whitman
Missionaries. They died by trying to help indians. -
Orgeon Trail
A trail that connects the Missouri River to the valleys in Oregon -
Trail Of Tears
Relocation of indians -
Donner Party
Group of American Pioneers who set out to go to California. -
Mexican War
U.S. Invaded Mexico -
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California Gold Rush
Gold found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in California