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Europeans Reach ND
In 1738, Europeans start to reach today's North Dakota. In the picture, the European flag is on the right. -
Fur Trade
In the 1780s, the fur trade begins along the Upper Missouri River. Coats like the one in thi spicture AND other things were made and traded. These things were mostly used to keep warm. -
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark spend the winter of 1804-05 at Fort Mandan. You can't see it, but on the map is fort mandan and the other forts\places they were. -
Missouri's Territory
All of North Dakota becomes part of the Missouri territory. -
The Resist
1874-76-Sitting Bull and other Lakotas resist being forced onto reservations. -
Badland Ranches
1880s-Theodore Roosevelt establishes ranches in the Badlands. -
Beginning of Statehood
North Dakota becomes the 39th state, after itss people have gone through so much together, including having the Lewis and Clark Expedition stay at Fort Mandan. -
Drought
Throughout the 1930s, a severe drought hits the great plains. The picture is of a family standing by their porch during the drought. -
New Dam Coming!
In 1947, construction begins on the Garrison Dam. -
Drilling Oil
In 2007, oil companies start drilling in Western North Dakota.
