How the West was Won
by Jon Burch Photography
Title
How the West was Won
Artist
Jon Burch Photography
Medium
Photograph - Digital Capture
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After the War of 1812 much of America's attention turned to exploration and settlement of its territory to the West, greatly enlarged by the Louisiana Purchase. Families of pioneers swept westward and founded new communities throughout what is now the Midwest.
A major aspect of the conquest of the West was the removal of the Indians who lived there. The Indians east of the Mississippi were eventually cruelly and violently driven from their homes and concentrated in reservations in what is now Oklahoma. The US Army crushed any resistance to removal.
The territory of Texas, controlled by the Spanish, was settled by Americans, who eventually undertook the Texas Rebellion in efforts to win independence. When the United States admitted Texas to the Union in 1845, the Mexican government was outraged, and from 1846 to 1848, the two nations squared off in the Mexican War. With a resounding victory, the United States gained control of Texas, New Mexico, and California. The Oregon territory was annexed in 1846 as well, and the US controlled the land all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Repeating firearms, such as the Winchester rifle and Colt revolver played an important part in bringing law and order to the western frontier.
Image copyright 2014 Jon Burch Photography
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September 11th, 2014
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John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bob and Nadine Johnston
Congratulations on Your work was chosen to be Featured in the ALL FINE AMERICA ARTWORK out of 1500+ that have been submitted to the Group.
Barbara Chichester
Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on Fine Art America. G I D A - The GALLERIA of INTERIOR DESIGN ART. From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's Excellence! Congratulations!