Question
Each of these is a key landmark from the westward expansion of the United States. Put the events in correct order on the timeline below.
Select each drop-down menu and choose the correct event.
1843
1845
1846
1848
1853
Select each drop-down menu and choose the correct event.
1843
1845
1846
1848
1853
Answers
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Here’s the correct order of key events related to the westward expansion of the United States, based on the provided years:
1. **1843** - The Oregon Trail is heavily used as thousands of settlers migrate west.
2. **1845** - The Texas Annexation, as the Republic of Texas is annexed into the United States.
3. **1846** - The start of the Mexican-American War following disputes over Texas and territory.
4. **1848** - The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ends the Mexican-American War and results in the U.S. acquiring territory including California and New Mexico.
5. **1853** - The Gadsden Purchase, in which the U.S. acquires land from Mexico (parts of present-day Arizona and New Mexico) to facilitate a southern transcontinental railroad.
Feel free to ask if you need more information on these events!
1. **1843** - The Oregon Trail is heavily used as thousands of settlers migrate west.
2. **1845** - The Texas Annexation, as the Republic of Texas is annexed into the United States.
3. **1846** - The start of the Mexican-American War following disputes over Texas and territory.
4. **1848** - The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ends the Mexican-American War and results in the U.S. acquiring territory including California and New Mexico.
5. **1853** - The Gadsden Purchase, in which the U.S. acquires land from Mexico (parts of present-day Arizona and New Mexico) to facilitate a southern transcontinental railroad.
Feel free to ask if you need more information on these events!