Westward Expansion

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    Westward Expansion

  • Lousiana Purchase

    Lousiana Purchase

    Thomas Jefferson purchases the Louisiana Territory/
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812

    The War of 1812 begins
  • Missouri Compromise

    Missouri Compromise

    The Missouri Compromise is put into law.
  • Santa Fe Trail

    Santa Fe Trail

    The Santa Fe Trail is beginning to be used.
  • Oregon Trail (Date Estimated)

    Oregon Trail (Date Estimated)

    Pioneers begin using the Oregon Trail
  • Mormon Trail (Date Estimated)

    Mormon Trail (Date Estimated)

    The Mormon Trail begins to be used by the Mormons.
  • Mexican-American War

    Mexican-American War

    The Mexican-American War begins.
  • California Gold Rush

    California Gold Rush

    The California Gold Rush begins.