Alaska Timeline

By littlebean7106

  • The Europeans

    The Europeans arrive in Alaska

  • Selling Alaska

    Selling Alaska
    Russia sells Alaska sells Alaska to the United States.

  • Capital Moves

    Capital Moves
    The capital moves from Sitka to Juneau.

  • Alaskan Railroad made

    Alaskan Railroad made
    Congress approves the construction of the Alaskan Railroad.

  • Invasion

    The Japanese invade the Aleutian Islands.

  • Alaska

    Alaska
    Alaska becomes the 49th state.

  • The Exxon Valdez

    The Exxon Valdez spills oil in Prince William Sound.

  • Dinosaur Discovery

    Footprints of a 70-million-year-old Dinosaur was found in Denali National Park.

  • Sarah Palin

    Alaska's first female governor Sarah Palin takes office.