Westward expansion timeline

By Madisonm188

  • Louisiana Purchase

    President Thomas Jefferson buys land called the Louisiana Purchase.

  • War of 1812

    The war of 1812 starts and ends in 1814.

  • Texas is now part of the US

    Texas becomes independent after defeating Mexico

  • Oregon trail

    The Oregon trail starts and is use for travel.

  • Mexican american war

    Mexican american war ends and US won lots of land.

  • Gold rush

    The California gold rush starts and makes millions of people leave there home to find gold.