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The louisiana purchase expanded the states by almost doubling it.
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The world's first vessel to demonstrate viability of steam.
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The oregon trail was laid by fur trappers from 1811 to 1840
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The first Seminole war started because president jackson went into southern florida without permission
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The Spanish ended up giving the US Florida and some land to louisiana for 5 million so they could expand.
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Was used as an invasion route in the mexican american war.
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The Erie Canal was opened to help bulk products to arrive at its destination faster.
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This was part of the indian removal act and many people died.
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The IRA was passed by congress on May 28 1830 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson that allowed negotiations between indians and Prez
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The treaty was another success for the us to avoid a battle.
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This battle lasted 13 days and killed all in the battle
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Texas used to be part of mexico.
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A group of American Pioneers who were trappoed in a snow storm and the people trapped became cannibals and ate each other.
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The treaty brought an end to the Oregon Boundary dispute.
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James W. Marshall found several flakes of gold and started the 49ers era in california
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Mexico ceded to the US in the treaty of Guadelupe Hildago.
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when it was established there was more than 4 states in it.
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California is 900 miles wide along the pacific ocean
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This war was the most grusome war in american history for that 4 year span.
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The US reached an agreement to pay for Alaska they ended up paying 7.2 million
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It was the first know as the Pacific Railroad.
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This was the day that the US had a railroad run from coast to coast
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This is also referred to as custer's last stand.
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The wounded Knee happened near the Wounded Knee creek
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this state is home to the grand canyon
