history of Arizona By lane.smith Jun 8, 1848 the U.S. won arizona in the mexican war Aug 22, 1858 gold was dicovered in the gila river Mar 13, 1861 the new mexico territory joined the confederacy Nov 19, 1861 settler began to have problems with native americans Sep 22, 1862 apaches attack soiders at the apache pass Jan 1, 1863 the territory got split and became the Arizona territory Mar 3, 1877 the desert land act was passed May 22, 1886 apache cheif geronimo surrenders and the native american fighting is over Dec 19, 1889 the capital was moved to Phoenix Feb 14, 1912 Arizona became a state Nov 5, 1912 women were given the right to vote in Arizona Aug 8, 1919 the grand canyon national park was founded Nov 19, 1946 Arizona began enforcing right to work laws Aug 8, 1948 native americans were given the right to vote Feb 8, 1988 the governor was impeached for money laundering
