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The History of Washington

By faith4d

  • Bruno De Hezeta

    Bruno De Hezeta
    Spanish explorer Bruno De Hezeta claims Washington.

  • Olympia

    Olympia
    Washington is formed and Olympia becomes the capital.

  • Washington Territory

    Washington Territory
    Part's of today's Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming are taken away from the Washington territory and borders are made.

  • President Benjamin Harrison

    President Benjamin Harrison
    President Benjamin Harrison signs Washington's statehood.

  • Mount Rainier National Park

    Mount Rainier National Park
    The Mount Ranier region is named a park.

  • Stock Market Crash

    Stock Market Crash
    The stock market crash causes a lot of Washington's saw mills to close. (The Great Deppression)

  • Boieng Plane

    Boieng Plane
    During World War 11 Boeing a plane company makes bomber plains to help in the war.

  • Microsoft

    Microsoft
    Bill Gates teams up with Paul Allen to make Microsoft.

  • Mount St. Hellens Eruption

    Mount St. Hellens Eruption
    Mount St. Hellens erupted sending ash and hot rocks into the air.

  • Boeing Moves

    Boeing Moves
    Boeing decides to move from Seattle to Chicago.