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History of Alaska

By Kayla G
  • Bering Strait

    Bering Strait

    Vitus Bering sails through what becomes Bering Strait.

  • Captin Cook explores Alaska

    Captin James Cook explores the Alaska area for Great Britan.
  • Edward Harriman Leads expedition

    Edward Harriman Leads expedition

    Railroad tycoon Edward Harriman leads an expedition to Alaska.
  • Capital Changes

    Capital Changes

    The capital of Alaska changes from Sitka to Juneau.
  • Congressmen authorize construction of the railroad.

    Congressmen authorize construction of the railroad.

    The U.S. Congress authorizes the construction of the Alaskan railroad.
  • Alaska becomes the 49th of 50 states

    Alaska becomes the 49th of 50 states

    Alaska becomes the 49th state.
  • Earthquake Strikes

    Earthquake Strikes

    Good Friday earthquake strikes in Alaska.
  • Oil Spill

    Oil Spill

    The Exon Valdez spills oil in the Prince Wiliam Sound.
  • Governor takes office

    Governor takes office

    Alaska'a first female governor ( Sarah Palin) takes office.
  • Big Discovery

    Big Discovery

    Denali National Park's amazing dinosaur fossil is discovered.