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History of Washington

By merrill4c

  • Washington became a state

    Washington became a state
    In 1889 on June the 6th Washington became a state.

  • State Flower

    State Flower
    In 1893 Washington women chose this flower for the 1893 Worlds Fair. The state flower is the Coast Rhododendron.

  • Seattle Gold Rush

    In 1897 Seattle booms when gold is found in Alaska.

  • Passing Laws

    In 1910 Washington Passed a law allowing woman to vote for state elections. Before that men were only allowed to vote for the state.

  • State Bird

    State Bird
    In 1951 There was a vote at a school for the state bird. The willow Goldfinch won.

  • Mount St. Helens

    Mount St. Helens
    In 1980 Mount St. Helens erupted.

  • Gary Locke

    In 1996 Gary locke Was electeed in Washington. he was the first ever Chinese American Govener in any state.