Effects Of Western Expansion

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Thomas Jefferson bought what we know today as the Louisiana Purchase in 1804 (History). Western Expansion didn’t really occur until the 1840s when many families were moving out to gain more economic growth (History). Western Expansion caused many difficulties during that time period. During this time it was to wonder where those new states would become free or slaves. During this time many of Mexico’s land was located close by. This lead to conflict, during this time Texas, what we know today, wanted to become a slave state. But there territory was owned by Mexico. This lead to international conflict between Mexico and the U.S. The U.S seemed want the land as to expand and have more economic power and growth. At the end the U.S. won and were