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Trail of tears
The process of relocating native americans westward. The trail was long and hard, many died along the way and others suffered from diseases. -
Oregon treaty
The treaty that defined what parts of Oregon the US and Britian would get. -
Dred Scott sues for his freedom
Dred Scott sues for his freedom on the contex that his master brought him to a free state where slavery was illegal. The supreme court ruled on this case 10 years later and determined that he was to be still considered a slave. -
California gold rush
Gold is accidentily discovered in california kicking off a mad rush to find gold. -
California becomes a state
California becomes a state after the US captures Mexico city and Mexico cedes the land to America. -
Fugitive slave law
The Fugitive slave law was passed saying people had to return fugitive slaves and that slaves had no right to a jury trial. -
The Gadsden purchase
Region of land bought by the US in Arizona and New Mexico. -
Transcontinental railroad
The first rail road to go from one side of the country to the other was completed. Helped provide transport. -
Indian appropiation act
Claims that American Indians were no longer seen as an independant nation and were subject to the laws of the US. -
Arizona becomes a state
Arizona becomes the 48th state to join America.