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Lesson 49 of 84 · French Revolution
Native Americans During the Revolution
Westward expansion in the 1800s transformed the U.S. from an Atlantic nation to a Pacific one. The Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, and Homestead Act drove this movement.
Key Facts
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Oral histories preserve community stories.
2
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
3
Historians use evidence to support claims.
Timeline
1791
The Bill of Rights is ratified
1803
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.
1861
The Civil War begins
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an artifact?