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Montana's Main Events!

By KateHS

  • Native Groups

    Native Groups
    Shoshones and other native groups move to what is now Montana.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase
    On April 30th, President Thomas Jefferson signed the Louisina Purchase, making most of Montana U.S territory.

  • Montana Territory

    Montana Territory
    The Montana Territory is established.

  • The 41st state

    The 41st state
    Montana becomes the 41st state on November 8th, 1889

  • Women's rights

    Women's rights
    Women in Montana gain the right to vote!

  • Drought

    Drought
    A terrible drought causes many families to leave Montana.

  • Fort Peck Dam

    Fort Peck Dam
    Construction starts on the Fort Peck Dam.

  • Tourism

    Tourism
    Tourism outdoes mining as the states leading industry.

  • Voters

    Voters
    Montana voters approve a new constitution.

  • Judy Martz

    Judy Martz
    Judy Martz is the first woman to be elected governer of Montana.