Which other two present-day states show the most settlement by americans from 1850-1890?

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The most settlement by Americans from 1850-1890 can be found in the states of Texas and California.

After the victory of the United States over Mexico in the Mexican American War of 1848, the US gained a huge portion of land. One important industry that triggered the settling of the new territories was the railroad industry, specifically the Transcontinental Railroad that started the construction of new rails in 1864. The Transcontinental Railroad connected the East with the West of the US. The construction ended on May 10, 1860, in Promontory, Utah. Trade and transportation improved with the new railroad.

they died because of a disease during the first spanish colonies.

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