Unknown Story

Louisiana Purchase - Discovering the land (1803)

"Indian" Removal - Trail of Tears (1831)

Texas - The Alamo (1836)

Mexican War - The Battle (1846)

Oregon Territory (1847)

American Indians and "Westward Expansion" - Treaties (1890)



From the perspective of the US government, the Louisiana Purchase was significant because the gain of the Mississippi river provided efficient trading and caused a positive economic impact on the government. From the perspective of the French, the Louisiana Purchase was significant because the loss of the Mississippi River caused

From the perspective of the US, the Trail of Tears was significant because they had to hold the Native American's land hostage by the states and federal government. From the perspective of the Native Americans, the Trail of Tears was significant because they had to agree to removal to preserve their identity as tribes.

From the perspective of the US, the Alamo was significant because it made Texas an independent state. From the perspective of the Mexicans, the Alamo was significant because of lost land and money.

From the perspective of the US, the Mexican war was significant because it helped complete manifest destiny. From the perspective of the Mexicans, the Mexican war was significant because of the loss of troops.

from the perspective of the US, the Oregon territory was significant because of expansion in the North. From the perspective of the Native Americans, the Oregon territory was significant because if they did not give the land to the US and British they would have to go to war. 



From the perspective of the US, American Indians were significant because the Americans needed to be able to make treaties with some foreign country. From the perspective of the Native Americans, the American Indians were significant because they were prompted by the desire of white settlers.