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The river was named by James Mackey.
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It was a huge purchase of territory that later made the state of Montana.
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Opening up the future state to more travelers and eventual settlers.
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Started the first beef herd in the Deer Lodge Valley.
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Bringing prospectors and miners to the Montana area, leading to the boomtowns that grew dramatically and turned Montana into a U.S. territory in 1864 with nine established counties.
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Led to a strengthened U.S. Army occupation in the area, and the Black Hills were soon under the control of the U.S. Many Indian tribes surrendered within a year after the battle and were confined to reservations.
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Expanding exploration and trade from steamboat and wagon trails.
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Became the 41st state admitted to the Union in 1889 by a Presidential proclamation.
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Tens of thousands of farmers journeyed to the state for its wheat farming and cattle and sheep ranching. The boom later turned into a bust during the Great Depression.
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Montana was established for its unique scenic beauty in 1910 following a bill signed by President Taft. In 1932, Glacier became the world’s first International Peace Park when it combined with Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada.
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