Washington History- Made by Josh Feinsilber, Josh Lee, Leila Halabi, Miles Taylor, Zoe Johnson

By joshfeinsilber
  • Christopher Columbers "Discovers" the New World
    Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbers "Discovers" the New World

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • The First Colonists arive at Jamestown on the East Coast.

    The First Colonists arive at Jamestown on the East Coast.

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • The Fur Trade Era Begins

    The Fur Trade Era Begins

    The exact day and month is not known.
  • Period: to

    Smallpox epidemic devastates Indian tribes

    Exact day and month is not known,
  • Juan Perez claims the Pacific Northwest for Spain

    Juan Perez claims the Pacific Northwest for Spain

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • Captain Cook Sails to The Northwest

    Captain Cook Sails to The Northwest

    This was when Captain Cook sailed to the Northwest. The year is the only accurate piece of data.
  • Period: to

    Most Tribes Experience White Contact

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • Lewis and Clark Travel to Pacific Ocean

    Lewis and Clark Travel to Pacific Ocean

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • Hudson's Bay Company builds Fort Vancouver

    Hudson's Bay Company builds Fort Vancouver

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • Jason and Daniel Lee start the First Mission in the Oregon Country.

    Jason and Daniel Lee start the First Mission in the Oregon Country.

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • The U.S gains full controll of Oregon Territory.

    The U.S gains full controll of Oregon Territory.

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • The Whitmans are murdered by the Cayuse Indians.

    The Whitmans are murdered by the Cayuse Indians.

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • Washington Territory is Created

    Washington Territory is Created

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • Governor Stevens signs the first Indian treaties in Western Washington

    Governor Stevens signs the first Indian treaties in Western Washington

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • Oregon Becomes A State

    Oregon Becomes A State

  • Period: to

    United States Civil War.

    Exact day and month is not provided.
  • Homestead Act gives settlers 160 Acred of Land for $200

    Homestead Act gives settlers 160 Acred of Land for $200

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • Cheif Joseph Surrenders to US Army.

    Cheif Joseph Surrenders to US Army.

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • The Nothern Pacific Railroad joins Seattle to the Cities of the Midwest.

    The Nothern Pacific Railroad joins Seattle to the Cities of the Midwest.

    Exact day and month is not known.
  • Washington Becomes a State

    Washington Becomes a State

    Exact day and month is not known.

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