1850s



The 1850s was the sixth decade of the 19th century.

This decade saw an increase in colonization during the Old West, as it was at its' peak at that time. With the population increasing tremendously. The American West saw a major economic boom during the 1850s.

Years

 * 1850
 * 1851
 * 1852
 * 1853
 * 1854
 * 1855
 * 1856
 * 1857
 * 1858
 * 1859

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