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Alaska's Historic Timeline

By virginia4d

  • Berings Crew

    Berings Crew
    In 1742 Berings Crew brought fur from Russsia begining Alaska's fur trade industry. They mainly traded bear fur because it costed more.

  • Jaun Perez

    Jaun Perez
    A spanish navigator Jaun Perez lands in Southern Alaska.

  • James Cook

    James Cook
    A British Navigator James Cook explores the Alaskan coast

  • Trading Center

    Trading Center
    The Hudson Bay company sets up trading centers in Southern Alaska, they got permision from the Russians.

  • United States Buys Alaska

    The United States of America buys Alaska for $7,200,000,000 in 1867.

  • The Gold Rush

    The Gold Rush
    Alaska's gold rush begins. Many men try to get a job as a minner.

  • Alaka Becomes a State

    Alaka Becomes a State
    In 1959 Alaska becomes the 49th state.

  • Trans-Alaska Pipeline

    Trans-Alaska Pipeline
    The Trans-Alaska Pipeline is finished in 1977.

  • Exxon Valdez

    Exxon Valdez
    The Exxon Valdez spills 11 million gallons of oil in Prince William sound.

  • Celebration

    Celebration
    Alaska celebrates 50th anniversery of statehood.