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Montana Aquired in Louisianna Purchase
On this date a treaty was signed giving the US 828000 square miles of land, including most of Montana. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
From 1805 to 1806 Lewis and Clark crossed and recrossed Montana on thier expedition to explore the Louisianna Purchase. -
The Oregon Treaty
The Oregan Treaty gives the rest of Montana to the US. -
Gold Discovery
Gold was Discoverd in Grasshopper Creek and a gold rush was started. -
Cattle Industry
The open range cattle indusrty rises in Montana. -
Significant Copper Mining
Copper mines became more common, especially in Butte, One company was Butte Copper Co. -
First Steamboat
The first steamboat reaches Fort Bentonon via the Missouri River -
Railroads
The Northern Pacific Railroad is completed throughout Montana. -
Statehood
Montana becomes the 41st United State. -
First Hydroelectric Dam
The First Montanan hydroelectric dam is completed in Great Falls. -
Captital Complete
The Montana Capital building is completed in Helena -
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is establishe by Congress. -
Voting Rights
Montana Women get the right to vote. -
Earthqaukes
Multiple severe earthquakes strike central Montana, in the heart of the Great Depression. -
Petroleum Boom
The Petrolium boom in eastern Montana begins.
