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Westward Expansion

  • Bill of Rights

    In the year of 1791 the Bill of Rights was made. This Bill of Rights shows all of our rights as US citizens. It was one of our first events in the History of the United States.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    The louisiana purchase is a major event that has effeted the states up until today. Without the Purchase the US wouldn't have most f the land they have today. The purchase makes up more than half of our land in the united states.
  • Lewis and Clark

    The voyage of Lewis and Clark is a defining part of US history. It was our first time going deep into the west. Thanks to their discoveries we are now where we are today.
  • Florida becomes a State

    This time was crucial in slave history. For Florida to become a state one of the largest slave wars as fought. We also ha to take Florida right from the Spainish.
  • Indian Removal act

    This was a crucial time for the native americans. Almost all indians were removed from there lands and relocated. Only the cherokee were not removed and that was because of their legal fight for their land.
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    Trail of Tears

    The Trail of Tears is the largest indain migration ever recorded. Only the Cherokee were not part of the migration. This was the result of the Indian Removal Act.
  • Mexican-American War

    This was our first war as the United States (Revolution doesn't count) and we won gain more land for us. This victory also gave us Florida.
  • Transcontinental Railroad

    Transcontinental Railroad
    The railroad was a break through for the States! It gave us the freedom to travel West or East in a short amount of time. This was the true end of the journey of Westward expansion.