Santa Fe Trail
1821-1880
The Santa Fe Trail was approximately a 800 mile long trail that went from Franklin, Missouri and Santa Fe, Mexico. The main purpose of this trail was to help fuel trade and serve as a military route.This route was used to help facility, trade, cultural exchange, and westward expansion until the railroad system reached Santa Fe in 1880. There were two main routes on the Santa Fe Trail -Cimarron Route: Shorter, Less Water -Mountain Route: Longer, More Water, Have to Cross Raton Pass
Oregon Territory
1848
Territory acquired from Great Britain Originally a shared territory between Great Britain and the United States. However, there was a boundary dispute that resulted in the 49th parallel being set as the boundary between the US and Canada. People arrived through the Oregon Trail that led to Oregon City
- Contains:
- Oregon, Washington, Idaho
- Parts of:
Mexican Cession
1848
The Mexican Cession is the land that America obtained due to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo after the Mexican-American War. This territory was purchased by the US for 15 million. Resulted in the California Gold Rush that would help develop the economy within Califonia. Expansion of Slavery to the West
Territory includes:
- All of:
- California, Nevada, and Utah
- Parts of:
- Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico
Louisiana Purchase
1803
15 Million for the formally French Territory. Happened under Thomas Jefferson. The Louisiana Purchase resulted in multiple benefits for the US: -Doubled the size of US soil -Secured control of the Mississipi River -Led to westward expansion and Manifest Destiny.
Texas Revolution (1835-1836)
Conflict between Mexico and the Texas region over immigration, slavery and government policies. This is due to differing perceptions on social ideas between Mexico and Texas. This revolution resulted in Texas independence to be later annexed by the United States.
Events in the Texas Revolution
- Battle of the Alamo
- Battle of Gonazales
- Goliad Massacre
Gadsden Puchase
June 8, 1854
The Gadsden Purchase was a treaty between both America and New Mexico. This treaty gave the United States parts of modern-day Arizona and New Mexico to help build the southern portion of the transcontinental railroad. This treaty helped redifine and resolve border disputes that were a result from the Mexican-American War. Increased slavery in the west.
Mormon Trail
1846-1869
The Mormon Trail is a 1300 mile route that Mormons used to go to Salt Lake City in Utah. They used this route mostly to help escape the religous persceution that Mormons were facing at the time. The inital leader and pioneer of this trail was a man by the name of Brigham Young.
Trail of Tears
1838
Happened under Andrew Jackso's presidency. The Trail of Tears was the forced removal of the Cheerokee off of Native lands within Georgia. Those Native Americans were moved all the way to present-day Oklahoma due to the Indian removal Act of 1830. Around 4,000 Cherokee deaths can be attributed to the Trail of Tears.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mexican American War
(1846-1848)
This conflict started over land disputes between America and Mexico as they were unsure and continued to encroach upon each other on where the boarder of the newly annexed Texas was. As a result of this war, America recieve a large amount of Mexican territories that included California, Nevad, and Utah. Along with portions of Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico due to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Major Events:- Thornton Affair -Battle of Palo Alto -Battle of Cerro Gordo -Capture of Mexico City -Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
California Trail
1841-1869
A 5000 mile long trail that has let over 250 thousand migrants travel to mostly the northern side ofCalifornia. This is due to the California Trail being a branch of the Oregon Trail. This branch appeared due to the economic draw and opportunities that California had as it was a brand new area with pleitiful amounts of gold for 49rs to look for. While there were equally open fields for new towns and other economic ventures to thrive in.
Texas Annexation
March 1, 1845
The Republic of Texas becomes the 28th US state. John Tyler, the Republic of Texas president at the time started annexation talks in 1844. However, it took until March 1st, 1845 for an agreement between the Republic of Texas and the United States. Took longer as issues about Texas being a slave state arose.
San Francisco
California Gold Rush
1849
The California Gold Rush was a period of migration where "fourty-niners" travled to California for the prospect of finding gold. This rush led to rapid population growth, the rapid rising of towns along the west coast, and a great boom in economic success within California. However, this rapid move of people displaced a large amount of Native Americans and resulted in a lot of discimination against minorities.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Original 13 Colonies
1607-1732
Consists of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies The First Colonies that started the United States Wide Variety of economic landscapes from shipbuilding and fishing to agriculture. Started by colonists pursuing economic opportunity and religious freedom. Obtained their freedom from Great Britain by
Florida Cession
1819
The United States obtained the Florida Territory from Spain due to the Adams-Onis Treaty. The Adam-Onis Treaty helped resolve border disputes. Happened under James Monroe Cost 5 million for the US to obtain all of Florida.
Oregon Trail
1840s-1880s
A roughly 2000 mile wagon route from Independence, Missouri to Willamente Valley Oregon. This trail helped fuel westward expansion. Increasing the draw and migration to modern-day states like Oregon, Claifornia, Idaho, and more. However, this trail increased conflict with Native Americans as it encroached on Native territory.
Oregon Territory
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Santa Fe Trail
1821-1880
The Santa Fe Trail was approximately a 800 mile long trail that went from Franklin, Missouri and Santa Fe, Mexico. The main purpose of this trail was to help fuel trade and serve as a military route.This route was used to help facility, trade, cultural exchange, and westward expansion until the railroad system reached Santa Fe in 1880. There were two main routes on the Santa Fe Trail -Cimarron Route: Shorter, Less Water -Mountain Route: Longer, More Water, Have to Cross Raton Pass
Oregon Territory
1848
Territory acquired from Great Britain Originally a shared territory between Great Britain and the United States. However, there was a boundary dispute that resulted in the 49th parallel being set as the boundary between the US and Canada. People arrived through the Oregon Trail that led to Oregon City
Mexican Cession
1848
The Mexican Cession is the land that America obtained due to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo after the Mexican-American War. This territory was purchased by the US for 15 million. Resulted in the California Gold Rush that would help develop the economy within Califonia. Expansion of Slavery to the West
Territory includes:
Louisiana Purchase
1803
15 Million for the formally French Territory. Happened under Thomas Jefferson. The Louisiana Purchase resulted in multiple benefits for the US: -Doubled the size of US soil -Secured control of the Mississipi River -Led to westward expansion and Manifest Destiny.
Texas Revolution (1835-1836)
Conflict between Mexico and the Texas region over immigration, slavery and government policies. This is due to differing perceptions on social ideas between Mexico and Texas. This revolution resulted in Texas independence to be later annexed by the United States.
Events in the Texas Revolution
Gadsden Puchase
June 8, 1854
The Gadsden Purchase was a treaty between both America and New Mexico. This treaty gave the United States parts of modern-day Arizona and New Mexico to help build the southern portion of the transcontinental railroad. This treaty helped redifine and resolve border disputes that were a result from the Mexican-American War. Increased slavery in the west.
Mormon Trail
1846-1869
The Mormon Trail is a 1300 mile route that Mormons used to go to Salt Lake City in Utah. They used this route mostly to help escape the religous persceution that Mormons were facing at the time. The inital leader and pioneer of this trail was a man by the name of Brigham Young.
Trail of Tears
1838
Happened under Andrew Jackso's presidency. The Trail of Tears was the forced removal of the Cheerokee off of Native lands within Georgia. Those Native Americans were moved all the way to present-day Oklahoma due to the Indian removal Act of 1830. Around 4,000 Cherokee deaths can be attributed to the Trail of Tears.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mexican American War
(1846-1848)
This conflict started over land disputes between America and Mexico as they were unsure and continued to encroach upon each other on where the boarder of the newly annexed Texas was. As a result of this war, America recieve a large amount of Mexican territories that included California, Nevad, and Utah. Along with portions of Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico due to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Major Events:- Thornton Affair -Battle of Palo Alto -Battle of Cerro Gordo -Capture of Mexico City -Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
California Trail
1841-1869
A 5000 mile long trail that has let over 250 thousand migrants travel to mostly the northern side ofCalifornia. This is due to the California Trail being a branch of the Oregon Trail. This branch appeared due to the economic draw and opportunities that California had as it was a brand new area with pleitiful amounts of gold for 49rs to look for. While there were equally open fields for new towns and other economic ventures to thrive in.
Texas Annexation
March 1, 1845
The Republic of Texas becomes the 28th US state. John Tyler, the Republic of Texas president at the time started annexation talks in 1844. However, it took until March 1st, 1845 for an agreement between the Republic of Texas and the United States. Took longer as issues about Texas being a slave state arose.
San Francisco
California Gold Rush
1849
The California Gold Rush was a period of migration where "fourty-niners" travled to California for the prospect of finding gold. This rush led to rapid population growth, the rapid rising of towns along the west coast, and a great boom in economic success within California. However, this rapid move of people displaced a large amount of Native Americans and resulted in a lot of discimination against minorities.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Original 13 Colonies
1607-1732
Consists of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies The First Colonies that started the United States Wide Variety of economic landscapes from shipbuilding and fishing to agriculture. Started by colonists pursuing economic opportunity and religious freedom. Obtained their freedom from Great Britain by
Florida Cession
1819
The United States obtained the Florida Territory from Spain due to the Adams-Onis Treaty. The Adam-Onis Treaty helped resolve border disputes. Happened under James Monroe Cost 5 million for the US to obtain all of Florida.
Oregon Trail
1840s-1880s
A roughly 2000 mile wagon route from Independence, Missouri to Willamente Valley Oregon. This trail helped fuel westward expansion. Increasing the draw and migration to modern-day states like Oregon, Claifornia, Idaho, and more. However, this trail increased conflict with Native Americans as it encroached on Native territory.