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Timeline of Arizona

By maspitz7
  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to

    Timeline of Arizona

  • First European Explorer
    Apr 30, 1539

    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.