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| South Dakota History Timeline | |
This History Timeline has been developed to provide a 'snapshot' of the famous people and
events during this historical time period. Important dates in a fast, comprehensive,
chronological, or date order providing an actual sequence of important
past events which were of considerable significance to the
famous people involved in this time period. |
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The Native Indians of South Dakota included the Arapaho, Arikara, Cheyenne, Chippewa, Dakota and Mandan tribes |
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| 1610 | Henry Hudson (1565-1611) English and navigator explores the area claims the eastern area of Dakota for England
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| 1682 | Claimed by the French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle (1643-1687) for France |
| 1713 | England receives the northern part of Dakota from France |
| 1738 | French explorer, Pierre Gaultier de la Vérendrye (1732-1739 ), lead the first known Euro-American expedition into Dakota
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| 1742 | The sons of Pierre Gaultier de la Vérendrye conduct further expeditions into Dakota |
| 1760 | 1760 - 1764 The Sioux war with the Arikara when the Sioux attempt to take over the lands of the Arikara
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| 1756 | 1756 - 1763: The Seven Years War (French and Indian War) due to disputes over land is won by Great Britain. France gives England all French territory east of the Mississippi River, except New Orleans. The Spanish give up east and west Florida to the English in return for Cuba.
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| 1775 | 1775 - 1783 - The American Revolution creates the United States of America. The Revolution was due to the British burden of taxes and total power to legislate any laws governing the American colonies
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| 1776 | July 4, 1776 - United States Declaration of Independence |
| 1778 | July 10, 1778 - France declares war against Britain and makes an alliance with the American revolutionary forces
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| 1783 | September 3, 1783 - The Treaty of Paris is signed by the victorious United States and the defeated Great Britain
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| 1787 | David Thompson (1770-1857) Fur Trader and Mapmaker for the Hudson's Bay and North West Company completes the first formal mapping of Dakota
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| 1803 | The Louisiana Purchase: In 1803, the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France. The U.S. Secretary of State, James Madison paid 15 million dollars for the land
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| 1804 | Lewis and Clark expedition - Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William Clark (1770- 1838) |
| 1812 | 1812 - 1815: The War of 1812 between U.S. and Great Britain, ended in a stalemate but confirmed America's Independence
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| 1817 | Joseph LaFramboise starts a fur trading post at the site of present day Fort Pierre |
| 1859 | John Brown raided Harpers Ferry and set in motion events that led directly to the outbreak of the Civil War.
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| 1861 | 1861 - 1865: The American Civil War. outbreak of the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln, a known opponent of slavery, was elected president and in 1861 the South Secedes. The initial Secession of South Carolina was followed by the secession of Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. These eleven states eventually formed the Confederate States of America. The bombardment of Fort Sumter was the opening engagement of the American Civil War.
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| 1865 | The surrender of Robert E. Lee on April 9 1865 signalled the end of the Confederacy |
| 1865 | 1865 December 6 - The Abolishment of Slavery. The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, thus officially abolishing slavery
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| 1865 | The surrender of Robert E. Lee on April 9 1865 signalled the end of the Confederacy |
| 1889 | North and South Dakota become separate territories. Statehood - The Date that South Dakota was admitted to the Union - November 2, 1889. Constitution - South Dakota was the 40th State to be admitted to the Union. State Motto - " Under God the People Rule ".
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| 1898 | 1898-1901 The Spanish American War. On December 10, 1898 the Treaty of Paris the US annexes Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines.
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South Dakota History Timeline
| South Dakota Timeline
Origin of the State name - Named after the Dakota, Sioux tribe. Dakota is the Sioux word for "friends" History Timelines of the United States of America provide fast facts and information about famous events in history, such as those detailed in the South Dakota History Timeline, precipitated a significant change in American State history. This historical timeline is suitable for students of all ages, children and kids. This major historical event of America is arranged in the South Dakota History Timeline by chronological, or date order, providing an actual sequence of this past event which was of significance to American State history. Many historical State events, such as detailed in the South Dakota History Timeline, occurred during times of crisis, evolution or change in the USA. Many of the famous American events as detailed in the South Dakota History Timeline of this State and describe famous, critical and major incidents in the history of the United States of America. The specific period in state history detailed in the South Dakota History Timeline led to great changes in the development of America. The South Dakota timeline provides fast information via the State timeline which highlights the key dates and major historical significance in a fast information format. Specific information can be seen at a glance with concise and accurate details of historical State events. The chronologies of famous people, places and events, including the Explorers, Pioneers, Native Indians, Settlers and Leaders in this famous American State are detailed in the South Dakota History Timeline.
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