CHRONOLOGY

1836

  • Battle of the Alamo.
  • Texas declares independence from Mexico.

1841

  • First wagon trains head west on Oregon Trail.

1845

  • Term manifest destiny is coined.

1846

  • Bear Flag Revolt.

1847

  • Mormons settle in Utah.

1850

  • Utah Territory is annexed.

1851

  • Fort Laramie conference marks the beginning of Indian concentration.

1857

  • Mormon War.