Westward Expansion

By jonahsaurousrex
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    War of Independence (1775-1783) ends and U.S. acquires the first 13 colonies.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    The U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for nearly 68 million francs.
  • Lewis and Clark Expedition

    Lewis and Clark Expedition

    The start of the first American expedition to cross the western portion of the United States.
  • Steamboats

    Steamboats

    Created by Robert Fulton in 1807, the steamboat was an invention that opened the industrial revolution.
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812

    A conflict fought mainly between the U.S. and the U.K.
  • Florida Treaty

    Florida Treaty

    The Adams–Onís Treaty or the Florida Treaty gave the U.S. Florida and defined the boundary between New Spain and the U.S.
  • Trail of Tears

    Trail of Tears

    A series of forced relocations of Native Americans from their homes in the southeastern areas to western areas.
  • Telegraph

    Telegraph

    A new technology which could spread and receive messages faster than horseback. This was important because it allowed faster communication.
  • Treaty of Kanagawa

    Treaty of Kanagawa

    The Convention or Treaty of Kanagawa ended Japan's national seclusion by opening the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American ships.
  • First Transcontinental Railroad

    First Transcontinental Railroad

    The First Transcontinental Railroad was completed and was 1,912 miles long.