Nebraska timeline

Native Americans

Mar 25, 1650

The Native Americans first acquire horses from the Spaniards.

Indians

Mar 25, 1700

Nebraska is home to Pawnees , Omahas , Poncas , Otos , Siox , and lots of people.

French man

Mar 25, 1714

De Bourgmont was the first person to reach Nebraska.

Louisiana Purchase

Mar 25, 1803

In the Louisiana purchase Nebraska comes under The United State's control.

Lewis and Clark

Mar 25, 1804

Lewis and Clark explore Eastern Nebraska and meet with the Native Americans.

Oregeon Trail

Mar 25, 1843

The Pioneers began to take the Oregeon trail.

The Congress

Mar 30, 1854

The congress passes the Kansas-Nebraska act, establishing Nebraska territory.

The Railroad Construction

Mar 30, 1865

Construction of the transcontinental railroad across Nebraska begins.

Nebraska

Mar 30, 1867

Nebraska becomes the 37th state!

Grasshoppers

Mar 30, 1870

Swarms of grasshoppers destroy Nebraska's crops.

Nebraskan Cities

Mar 30, 1960

More people live in Nebraskan cities than on farms.