Arizona's Important Dates

By rvalaulikar
  • Period: Jan 1, 1250 to Jan 1, 1450

    How long did the Indians migrate?

    The Indians were the two first Indian tribes in Arizona.
  • May 10, 1250

    The 2 Tribes

    The 2 Tribes
    The Navajos and Apaches migrate to Arizona.
  • Aug 21, 1539

    Estevanico

    Estevanico
    Estevanico was the first non-Native American person to enter Arizona.
  • Mar 4, 1582

    Silver!

    Silver!
    Antonio de Espejo discovered the first pieces of silver in Arizona.

  • Independence!

    Independence!
    Mexico wins independence from Spain.

  • Arizona's Territory

    Arizona's Territory
    Arizona territory is established.

  • Theodore Roosevelt Dam

    Theodore Roosevelt Dam
    The Theodore Roosevelt Dam’s construction begins.

  • The 48th state

    The 48th state
    Arizona was the 48th state.

  • Mine Ownership

    Mine Ownership
    Mine owner ship 1,200 workers into the desert.

  • Camps

    Camps
    Japanese Americans are confined in internment camps.

  • Lawsuits

    Lawsuits
    Lawsuits challenging discrimination are filed by people’s color.