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Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was when the United Sates paid France $11,250,000 -
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War of 1812
fought by the United States of America against Great Britain, its North American colonies, and its North American Indian allies. -
Mexico Wins Independence From Spain
In the culmination of a long revolution, Mexico wins independence from Spain and takes control of the territories of New Mexico and California. -
Indian Removal Act
The law authorized the president to negotiate with southern Indian tribes for their removal to federal territory west of the Mississippi River in exchange for their ancestral homelands. -
Texas Becoming Part of the US
Texas became the 28th state to join the United states. -
The California Gold Rush
The gold rush was the finding of gold nuggets in California. Lots of people went there to try and find gold.
