Go west, young man, go west!

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Let's begin by looking at the timeline on page 304 -305

• 1821 Mexico wins independence from Spain
• 1823 the Monroe Doctrine exerts dominance over the western hemisphere to block all European intervention
• 1827 U.S. & G.B. joint occupation of Oregon Country
• 1838 Californios revolt against Mexican government
• 1842 China gives G.B. control over Hong Kong
• 1846 U.S. declares war against Mexico
• 1848 Gold is discovered in California 

Read pages 294-297 at home

Read this short article 

What allowed squatters to move west? 

*Each table will give a response

Read pages 308 - 311

Answer these vocabulary questions 

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