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Pierre Gaultier de la Verendyre.
Pierre Gaultier de la Verendyre was the first known French explorer. He reached Fort Maurpas in 1738. -
Louisiana Purchase!
France sells Louisiana Territory; part of North Dakota was included. -
Lewis and Clark!
Lewis and Clark went to Mandan-Hidatsa Indian Villages. That’s where they built Fort Mandan. -
Dakota Territory!
The Dakota Territory was established. It made what are now ND and SD into one big territory. Then later in 1889 they split up into two states. -
39th state!
North Dakota becomes the 39th state. -
Severe Drought!
A severe drought strikes the Great Plains. -
Record low temperture!
North Dakota’s record low temperature reached -60 degrees Fahrenheit. -
Garrison Dam!
Construction starts on Garrison Dam. -
Garrison Dam!
Garrison Dam was completed. It took about 6 years to complete. -
Red River of the North floods!
The flood took place along the Red River of the North. It caused $4 billion of damage.
