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In 1742 Berings Crew brought fur from Russsia begining Alaska's fur trade industry. They mainly traded bear fur because it costed more.
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A spanish navigator Jaun Perez lands in Southern Alaska.
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A British Navigator James Cook explores the Alaskan coast
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The Hudson Bay company sets up trading centers in Southern Alaska, they got permision from the Russians.
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The United States of America buys Alaska for $7,200,000,000 in 1867.
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Alaska's gold rush begins. Many men try to get a job as a minner.
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In 1959 Alaska becomes the 49th state.
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The Trans-Alaska Pipeline is finished in 1977.
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The Exxon Valdez spills 11 million gallons of oil in Prince William sound.
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Alaska celebrates 50th anniversery of statehood.
