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The United States Westward Expansion
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Whiskey Rebellion
The new tax on whiskey, caused farmers in Pennsylvania to rebel against the government. Georgried to calm e Washington even personally tthem down -
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark left St. Louis, Missouri to venture out and explore the wild western area, west of Mississippi -
No More New Slaves
The slave trade is ended by Thomas Jefferson. He ended this trade in order to stop the arrival of any "new" slaves to America from Africa -
American Revolutionary War
The U.S. announced war on England due to issues such as, impressment on their sailors and other issues. -
Tecumseh
A U.S. army inttle, Canada defeats an Anglo-indian force under Tecumseh. While in battle, Tecumseh dies. -
Texas Revolution
After winning the Texas Revolution against Mexico, Texas becomes an independent republic -
Trail of Tears
The Cherokee Tribe were forced to leave Georgia, their homeland, and move to Oklahoma. On this Journey, 1/4 of these people died and the trail they walked on is known as the Trail of Tears. -
28th state
Texas inherits the role of being the 28th state in the U.S. James K. Polk, the current president at the time, was involved in making this happen. -
Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail is established and scads of pioneers either walk the trail or ride along on wagons while heading out west as they travel west to attain cheap land and a marvelous new life. -
Mexican-American War
The Mexican War comes to an end and U.S. claims victory. America recieves Arizona, California, New Mexico, and other land, with triumph, from Mexico -
The Gold Rush
After James Marshall discovers gold at Sutter's mill, the Gold Rush begins. Soon after, word traveld quickly throughout the entire country.