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*'''1822–1848''': The area known as Utah was part of Mexico until the end of the Mexican War. At the end of the Mexican War, the region that included present-day Utah and parts of several surrounding states became part of the United States. | *'''1822–1848''': The area known as Utah was part of Mexico until the end of the Mexican War. At the end of the Mexican War, the region that included present-day Utah and parts of several surrounding states became part of the United States. | ||
*'''1846''': The Donner-Reed party blazed a trail through the Utah mountains into the Salt Lake Valley. This was the same trail later used by Brigham Young | *'''1846''': The Donner-Reed party blazed a trail through the Utah mountains into the Salt Lake Valley. This was the same trail later used by Brigham Young | ||
*'''24 July 1847:''' Brigham Young led the first wagon train of pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley. These were the first white settlers in Utah. | *'''24 July 1847:''' Brigham Young led the first wagon train of pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley. These were the first white settlers in Utah. | ||
*'''1847–1869:''' About 69,000 Mormons crossed the plains into Utah by wagon or handcart before the coming of the railroad. | *'''1847–1869:''' About 69,000 Mormons crossed the plains into Utah by wagon or handcart before the coming of the railroad. | ||
*'''1847–1857:''' Mormon settlers founded approximately 100 towns in present-day Utah, Nevada, Idaho, California, and Wyoming. | *'''1847–1857:''' Mormon settlers founded approximately 100 towns in present-day Utah, Nevada, Idaho, California, and Wyoming. | ||
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*'''3 April 1980:''' Paiute Tribe Restoration | *'''3 April 1980:''' Paiute Tribe Restoration | ||
*'''2006''' 35 Indian tribes with population of 33,000 | *'''2006''' 35 Indian tribes with population of 33,000 | ||
=== United States History === | |||
The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | |||
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|531408|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}}This book provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | |||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}Includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. | |||
*Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|280192|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}} Includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | |||
*American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books] | |||
=== State Histories === | === State Histories === | ||