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Westward Expansion Timeline

By LailaK

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase
    On October 20th, 1803, the Louisiana Territory is purchased by Thomas Jefferson from France. This doubles the nation's size.

  • Lewis and Clark Expedition

    Lewis and Clark Expedition
    On May 14th, 1803, the Lewis and Clark expedition begins, sponsored by Thomas Jefferson.

  • War of 1812

    War of 1812
    The War of 1812 begins on June 18th, 1812. This establishes us as a nation to Great Britain.

  • Oregon Trail

    Oregon Trail
    The Oregon Trail was first majorly migrated in 1843.

  • Mexican-American War

    Mexican-American War
    The Mexican American War officially started on April 25th, 1846.

  • California Gold Discovery

    California Gold Discovery
    On Janurary 24th, 1848, gold nuggets were discovered in Sacramento Valley, California. The following year, the "Gold Rush" happened.

  • Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

    Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
    The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo is signed on Feburary 2nd, 1848, officially putting an end to the Mexican-American War.

  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850
    On Janurary 29th, 1850, the Compromise of 1850, proposed by Henry Clay was passed, which decided on slavery and where it was allowed.