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Montana Aquired through Louisiana Purchase
Most of Montana was bought as a part of the Louisiana Purchase -
Lewis and Clark Expedition Crosses Montana
From 1805-1806 the Lewis and Clark expedition crossed Montana -
Gold Discovered in Montana
Gold was discovered at Grasshopper Creek in Montana -
Battle of Little Bighorn Ended
The Battle of Little Bighorn ended on June 26, 1876 -
Northern Pacific Railroad Completed
Northern Pacific Railroad was completed in Montana -
Montana Becomes a U.S. State
Montana joins the Union -
State Capitol Building Completed
Montana's State Capital building was completed in Helena -
Earthquakes in Helena
Severe earthquakes strike in Helena.
