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Smallpox Epidemic
A smallpox epidemic begins, and kills thousands of the Native Americans who live in South Dakota. -
Europeans in South Dakota
The La Vérendrye brothers lead an expedion from Canada to South Dakota. -
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark travel through South Dakota on their way to the Pacific Ocean. -
The Lakota's Make Peace
The Lakota Indians sign a treaty for peace with the government. -
The First Permanent Town
The first permanent town in South Dakota is called Sioux Falls. -
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Dakota Land Boom
Thousands of homesteaders try to claim land in the Dakota Land Boom. -
South Dakota Becomes a State
South Dakota becomes the 40th state in America. -
Wounded Knee Massacre
The U.S troops kill about 320 Lakotas at the Wounded Knee Massacre. -
Lakotas Don't Take Money
The Lakota Tribe is awarded $100 million to make up the loss of their lands, but they don't take it. -
Smoking is Banned
Smoking is banned from all indoor places in South Dakota.
