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The History of Montana

By Libby4d

  • The Northern Railroad

    The Northern Railroad
    In 1880 the Utah and Northern Railroad reaches Montana.

  • Copper Mine

    Copper Mine
    In 1881 Marcus opened a Copper Mine in Butte.

  • Became a State

    Became a State
    In 1889 Montana was the 41 state.

  • Glacier National Park

    Glacier National Park
    In 1910 the U.S. Congress found Glacier National Park.

  • Jeanette Rankin

    Jeanette Rankin
    In 1916 Jeanette Rankin of Montana becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • Montana's Farms

    Montana's Farms
    In 1917 Montana's farms were devastated by drought.

  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression
    In 1930 Montana faced hard times during the Great Depression

  • Earthquakes Strike

    Earthquakes Strike
    In 1935 earthquakes strike Helena.

  • Judy Martz

    Judy Martz
    In 2000 Judy Martz is the first woman elected as governor of Montana.

  • New Speed Limit

    New Speed Limit
    In 1999 a new Montana speed limit takes effect. The new speed limit is 85.