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Timeline of Arizona

By maspitz7
  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to

    Timeline of Arizona

  • Apr 30, 1539

    First European Explorer

    First European Explorer
    Father Marcos de Niza explores and claims Arizona for France.

  • One Of Many European Priests

    One Of Many European Priests
    Father Eusebio Kino starts working in Arizona and helps build many missions.

  • Mexico Takes Arizona

    Mexico Takes Arizona
    Mexico rebels from Spain, taking Arizona as part of its country.

  • U.S. Wins War

    U.S. Wins War
    The United States wins the war with Mexico and takes most of Arizona.

  • All Of Arizona Is U.S. Property

    All Of Arizona Is U.S. Property
    By the Gadsen Purchase the Unitecd States buys the other part of Arizona.

  • The Territory

    The Territory
    Arizona is made a territory.

  • The Valentine State

    The Valentine State
    Arizona is made a state on Valentine's Day.

  • The Dam

    The Dam
    Hoover Dam, a large power source for many states, is completed.

  • Your Honor...

    Your Honor...
    Sandra Day O'Connor is elected as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

  • Almost #44

    Almost #44
    John McCain of Arizona runs for President but loses.