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There were many Native American Indian tribes that lived in the area of modern Wyoming. Some included: Cheyenne, Crow, Dakota, Shoshoni and Ute.
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The United States bought the area of modern day Wyoming in this deal along with other states and territories for 15 million dollars.
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Lewis & Clark entered this area along with Shoshone tour guide and negotiator Sacajawea Dates and Events.
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Around 1812, pioneers began to cross through areas of modern day Wyoming in hopes of reaching present day Oregon. <ahref='http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/history/oregon-trail.html' >Infoplease.com</a> Independence Rock information:
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Native American Indians such as Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse tried to keep possesion of their hunting lands by resisiting waves of settlers. Dates and Events -
John A. Campbell is the first governor of the newly formed Wyoming Territory. Wyoming Government
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The Wyoming Territory became the first place in the United States to allow women the right to vote. This later earns Wyoming the nickname as "The Equality State". Wyoming Government
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In July of 1890, Wyoming finally achieves statehood and enters the Union as the 44th state. Dates and Events
