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Montana Timeline

By gfinks
  • Indians in Montana

    Indians in Montana

    Montana was home to dozens of Indians.
  • The First Lawman

    The First Lawman

    James Stuart became the first lawman in Montana History.
  • The Territory Creation

    The Territory Creation

    Montana's territory was officially created by an act of President Abraham Lincoln.
  • Heavy Runners Blackfoot Village

    Heavy Runners Blackfoot Village

    Troops led by Baker attacked Heavy Runners Blackfoot Village, slaughtering 173 people.
  • The Lakota Camp

    The Lakota Camp

    Custer's Scouts spotted the Lokata Camp along the Little Bighorn River.
  • Congress Passed An Act

    Congress Passed An Act

    Congress passed an act the guarenteed the western states admission to the Union if they had the proper constitution.
  • Montana's Statehood

    Montana's Statehood

    Montana became a state.
  • A New Constitution

    A New Constitution

    Montana's voters finally approved a new constitution.
  • Montana's State Animal

    Montana's State Animal

    The school kids were given the task of choosing the state animal, the grizzly bear.
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    Population

    Montana's hispanic population increased 40%.