A. Louisiana Territory Thomas Jefferson*- expanded executive power by purchasing the Louisiana Territory. Used loose interpretation of Constitution.

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A. Louisiana Territory Thomas Jefferson*- expanded executive power by purchasing the Louisiana Territory. Used loose interpretation of Constitution

Lewis and Clark- explored, mapped, reported on Louisiana Territory Lewis and Clark- explored, mapped, reported on Louisiana Territory. Goal was to find a route to the Pacific Ocean

Increased U.S. involvement in foreign affairs by negotiating with France* Doubled the size of America*

1836 to 1845: TX is an independent country Texas*: Annexation (to add territory) after Texas was a separate nation from Mexico 1836 to 1845: TX is an independent country The Alamo Video

Gold Rush*: 1849 gold is discovered in California and it sets off a big rush to the state. Quickens the settlement of the west.

Mexican - American War & Mexican Cession*: 1846-49 US provokes war w/ Mexico over TX boundary, war lasts 2 years, US forces MX to give over land in exchange for $15 million

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo (1849) Ends the MX-AM War, Mexico gives up the Mexican Cession which includes present day CA, NV, UT, CO, NM, and AZ.

Gadsden Purchase (1854)*: What is now Arizona and New Mexico south of the Gila River. Purchased to finish the Transcontinental Railroad for $10 million