The acquisition of the vast new territories following the Mexican War.
The westward Expansion started after the gold rush in 1849.
No one really started it but expansion boomed during the gold rush.
The westward Expansion started after the gold rush in 1849.
Westward expansion
In 1848, the gold rush started, going through 1849.
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Westward boomers in oklahoma
Not in westward expansion, during, it was one of the expansion wars. It took place in Montana,
Westward expansion (APEX)
Although originally a supporter, Quincy opposed westward expansion by 1843 because of the consequent expansion of slavery into Texas.
By 1849, it was clear there was gold to be found in California. That started an American rush to mine gold and become rich. However, in 1862, the US Congress passed the Homestead Act in order to populate the Great Plains territories. The government was giving away land to farmers who met certain requirements.
There was not one specific date, Westward Expansion happened over a long period of time.