Westward Expansion

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    The War of 1812

    The War of 1812 was the 2nd battle for independence between the United States and Great Britain.
  • The Santa Fe Trail

    The Santa Fe Trail
    The Santa Fe Trail is established and pioneered by William Becknell.
  • The Oregon Trail

    The Oregon Trail
    The Oregon Trail begins being used frequently during the western migration.
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    The Mexican American War

    The Mexican American War was a dispute between Mexico and the United States over a border along the Rio Grande.
  • The Mormon Trail

    The Mormon Trail
    The Mormon Trail begins as a migration route for the Mormons.
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    The California Gold Rush

    The California Gold Rush was a time where people from all over the world came to California in search of gold.
  • The Compromise of 1850

    The Compromise of 1850
    The Compromise of 1850 was a settlement including 5 bills that defused a disagreement between the slave states and the free states.