Westward Expansion By shannons8 Period: Jan 1, 1800 to Dec 31, 1870 Westward Expansion May 2, 1803 The Louisiana Purchase May 14, 1804 Lewis and Clark's Expedition Begins Sep 1, 1806 Lewis and Clark Return Jun 18, 1812 The War of 1812 Begins Aug 16, 1812 America Loses A Major Battle Aug 24, 1814 The Capitol Is Burned Sep 13, 1814 The Star-Spangled Banner Was Written Dec 24, 1814 The War Ends Jan 8, 1815 The Battle of New Orleans Jan 1, 1819 Missouri Wants To Become A Slave State Apr 25, 1846 The Mexican-American War Begins Jan 29, 1850 The Compromise of 1850 Comes Into Play Dec 18, 1860 The Crittenden Compromise Is Written Jan 1, 1869 The Transcontinental Railroad Is Built
