Westward Expansion Era: United States History from 1841 - 1850
This article about
the Westward Expansion
Era in United States History is
presented in a unique way by linking the most
famous events in the Westward Expansion era of 1841 - 1850 with
the presidents who were in power
during the time when these important events in American history occurred. An easy way to discover facts,
dates and information
about the Important historical events in each of the Presidencies that
occured during the Westward Expansion Era of United States history that spanned from 1841 - 1850.
President John Tyler and
the Westward Expansion Era: United States History from 1841 - 1850
Important events in United States History during the presidency of John Tyler includes the Treaty of 1842
with Great Britain, First telegraph line, 1844 and The Oregon Trail
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Westward Expansion Era: United States History from 1841 - 1850
John Tyler
Presidency (1841-1845)
President
John Tyler: Facts, biography,
accomplishments and biography of the life of John Tyler and summaries of important events during his
presidency.
Webster-Ashburton Treaty with Great Britain:
Webster-Ashburton Treaty between the US and Great
Britain after the Aroostook War
First telegraph
line and the Morse Code: Expansion of the new form of
communication
The Oregon Trail:
Settlers in covered wagons travelled 2000 mile Oregon
Trail from Missouri to Oregon.
Texas Annexation:
Congress passed a "Joint Resolution for Annexing Texas
to the United States"
Invention of Grain
Elevators:
Learn about the Grain elevators that were invented in
1842 by Joseph Dart and Robert Dunbar and became known
as the "Prairie Skyscrapers"
Repeal of the
Gag Rule:
John Quincy Adams overturned the gag rule on
abolitionist petitions.
Westward Expansion Era: United States History from 1841 - 1850 - John Tyler
Presidency
President James Polk and
the Westward Expansion Era: United States History from 1841 - 1850
Important events in United States History during the presidency of James Knox Polk includes the Manifest
Destiny, The Mexican-American War, The California Republic and the Bear Flag Revolt, Oregon
Treaty 1846, California Gold Rush, 1848 and the Treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo - United States History for Kids:
Westward Expansion Era: United States History from 1841 - 1850
James Polk
Presidency (1845-1849)
President
James Polk: Facts, biography,
accomplishments and biography of the life of James Polk and summaries of important events during his
presidency.
Westward Expansion:
Expansion across North American continent from the
Atlantic to the Pacific in the west.
Manifest Destiny:
Belief that occupation of North America was a
divine right of the American people
The Mexican-American War:
The Mexican American
War was fought in Texas, New Mexico and California
California Republic and the Bear Flag Revolt:
The Bear Flag Revolt
by American settlers against Mexico in Alta California.
Oregon Treaty 1846: Settled
the land dispute between the US and Great Britain
Wilmot Proviso of 1846:
An amendment to
gain funding for the settlement of the Mexican-American
War.
California Gold Rush:
California Gold Rush started at Sutter's Lumber
Mill in Coloma, California
1848
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Mexico was forced to sell
Alta California and New Mexico to the US for $15 million
Text of the
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Read the original
text of the treaty
Elias Howe
Sewing Machine: The
sewing machine that transformed and revolutionized the
shoe and clothing industry
Westward Expansion Era: United States History from 1841 - 1850 - James Polk
Presidency
President Zachary Taylor
and the Westward Expansion Era: United States History from 1841 - 1850
Important events in United States History during the presidency of Zachary Taylor includes the Fugitive
Slave Act 1850 and the Galphin scandal - United States History for Kids:
Westward Expansion Era: US
History from 1841 - 1850
Zachary Taylor
Presidency (1849-1850)
President
Zachary Taylor: Facts, biography,
accomplishments and biography of the life of Zachary
Taylor and summaries of important events during his
presidency.
The Fugitive Slave Act 1850:
Guaranteed the right of a owners to recover an escaped
slave
The Galphin scandal:
Congress was petitioned, on behalf of the Galphin
estate, for compensation for debts owed
Westward Expansion Era: US
History from 1841 - 1850 - Zachary Taylor
Presidency
Crash Course in American
History: Summaries of Events in the Westward Expansion Era
A fast overview, or crash course in American History, during the Westward Expansion Era can be obtained from
the interesting and important articles on United States History for Kids that can be
found in the section. There
are summaries and definitions of the key historical events
for each of the
presidencies of the Westward Expansion Era from 1841 - 1850.
United States History for Kids: Video of US Presidents
The articles
in the Westward Expansion section of the United States History for Kids website provides historical facts and information about the
important historical events
that occurred from 1841 - 1850. The following video will give you additional important facts, history and dates about the
personal and political lives of all the US Presidents of the New
Nation Era, adding to your knowledge of United States History.
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