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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.