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History of North Dakota

By CarolineW1

  • Europeans Arrive!

    Europeans Arrive!
    A French Canadian explorer, Pierre Gaultier de la Verendrye, led the first group of Europeans to see what is now North Dakota.

  • Schools in North Dakota

    Schools in North Dakota
    The first school in North Dakota opens in Pembina.

  • The Dakota Territory

    The Dakota Territory
    The US creates the Dakota Territory

  • Railroads in North Dakota

    Railroads in North Dakota
    The first railroad in North Dakota reaches the Missouri River.

  • The 39th State

    The 39th State
    North Dakota becomes the 39th State.

  • Severe Droughts

    Severe Droughts
    Severe droughts start to strike the Great Plains.

  • Garrison Dam

    Garrison Dam
    Construction begins on the Garrison Dam

  • Oil in North Dakota

    Oil in North Dakota
    Oil is discovered near Tigoa

  • lignite

    lignite
    A plant opens to convert lignite to natural gas.

  • Drilling in North Dakota

    Drilling in North Dakota
    Oil companies begin drilling in western North Dakota.