Background on the Westward Expansion
By- Grace Burnett
By- Grace Burnett
The Westward Expansion of the United States is one of the most important events during 18th-century. But what really is the Westward Expansion? The Westward Expansion all began with the Louisiana Purchase back in 1803, when Thomas Jefferson purchased this land from France for $15 million dollars, this purchase nearly doubled the size of the United States. With that being said, people started Migrating along the way, but there are a few important events during that time. On this website you will find information on the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, War of 1812, the Trails: Oregon, Santa Fe. and more, Mexican American War, California Gold Rush, Compromise of 1850 and the Impact on Native Americans.
Click this link below to watch a video on the Westward Expansion!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q16OZkgSXfM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q16OZkgSXfM