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 ''[[United States|United States]] &gt; [[Arizona|Arizona]] &gt; Arizona History''
-==Brief History==
+== Brief History  ==
 The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Arizona|Arizona]] affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements.
-*'''1539: &nbsp;'''Marcos de Niza a Spanish Franciscan Friar was first to explore Arizona.
+*'''1539:''' Marcos de Niza a Spanish Franciscan Friar was first to explore Arizona.
-*'''1776:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <nowiki>:</nowiki>'''<nowiki>The Spanish established a garrison at Tucson.</nowiki>&nbsp;The Spanish established a garrison at Tucson.
+*'''1776:''' The Spanish established a garrison at Tucson.
-*'''1821:'''&nbsp; Arizona became a part of Mexico. Apache troubles eliminated white settlements except in Tucson.
+*'''1821:''' Arizona became a part of Mexico. Apache troubles eliminated white settlements except in Tucson.
-*'''1846:'''&nbsp; The Mormon Battalion built Cooke's Wagon Road, south of the Gila River. The road became a favorite route into Arizona and California for early prospectors and pioneers.
+*'''1846:''' The Mormon Battalion built Cooke's Wagon Road, south of the Gila River. The road became a favorite route into Arizona and California for early prospectors and pioneers.
 *'''1846:''' U.S. Military under command of Col. Alexander W. Doniphan engaged the Navajo at Bear Springs.
-*'''1848-1853:'''&nbsp; Mexico ceded the portion of Arizona north of the Gila River to the United States. This became part of New Mexico Territory in 1850. In 1853, the Gadsden Purchase added the area south of the Gila.
+*'''1848-1853:''' Mexico ceded the portion of Arizona north of the Gila River to the United States. This became part of New Mexico Territory in 1850. In 1853, the Gadsden Purchase added the area south of the Gila.
-*'''1862:&nbsp;''' Indian battle of Apache Pass
+*'''1850:''' First Federal Census taken as a part of Territory of New Mexico.
-*'''1864:''' Kit Carson, led a U.S. army&nbsp;against the&nbsp;Navajo Indians.&nbsp; The army killed the&nbsp;sheep and burned their crops forcing the tribe to surrender or face starvation.&nbsp;The Navajo were&nbsp;marched to Fort Sumner at Bosque Redondo, New Mexico.&nbsp;The march&nbsp;became known as "The Long Walk". Eight thousand survived the march but many others died.
+*'''1862:''' Indian battle of Apache Pass.
-*'''1863-1866:'''&nbsp; Arizona was organized as a separate territory. The first four counties were organized in 1864. In 1866, the northwestern part of Arizona Territory was transferred to the new state of Nevada.
+*'''24 February 1863:''' Territory of Arizona organized after split from Territory of New Mexico
-*'''1886:&nbsp; '''(September 4) Apache Indian Chief, Geronimo, captured by Federal Troops under General Miles in Arizona, ending the last major Indian War. Geronimo had led his band on a six month escape from San Carlos reservation in Arizona.&nbsp;
+*'''1864:''' Kit Carson, led a U.S. army against the Navajo Indians. The army killed the sheep and burned their crops forcing the tribe to surrender or face starvation. The Navajo were marched to Fort Sumner at Bosque Redondo, New Mexico. The march became known as "The Long Walk". Eight thousand survived the march but many others died.
-: Battle of Bull Run (Indian &amp; federal troops)
+*'''1863-1866:''' Arizona was organized as a separate territory. The first four counties were organized in 1864. In 1866, the northwestern part of Arizona Territory was transferred to the new state of Nevada.
-: Battle of Picacho Pass (Indian &amp; federal troops)
+*'''4 September 1886:''' Apache Indian Chief, Geronimo, captured by Federal Troops under General Miles in Arizona, ending the last major Indian War. Geronimo had led his band on a six month escape from San Carlos reservation in Arizona.
-: Battle of Skull Cave (Indian &amp; federal troops)
-*'''1871:&nbsp;''' Camp Grant Massacre
+:Battle of Bull Run (Indian &amp; federal troops)
-*'''1873:&nbsp;''' Apache removal by U.S. Army under direction of Kit Carson.
+:Battle of Picacho Pass (Indian &amp; federal troops)
-*'''1882:&nbsp;''' Battle of Big Dry Wash
+:Battle of Skull Cave (Indian &amp; federal troops)
-*'''1870-1910:&nbsp;&nbsp; '''The non-Indian population of Arizona increased from fewer than 10,000 to over 200,000 as settlers moved in from many states and countries.
-*'''1898:'''  Over 300,000 men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines.
+*'''1871:''' Camp Grant Massacre
-*'''1912:'''&nbsp;(February 14,)&nbsp;Arizona became a state
+*'''1873:''' Apache removal by U.S. Army under direction of Kit Carson.
-*'''1917–1918:'''  More than 26 million men from the United States ages 18 through 45 registered with the Selective Service.  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I World War I] over 4.7 million American men and women served during the war.
+*'''1882:''' Battle of Big Dry Wash
-*'''1930's:'''   [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression The Great Depression] closed many factories and mills. Many small farms were abandoned, and many families moved to cities.
+*'''1870-1910:''' The non-Indian population of Arizona increased from fewer than 10,000 to over 200,000 as settlers moved in from many states and countries.
-*'''1940–1945:'''   Over 50.6 million men ages 18 to 65 registered with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940 Selective Service]. Over 16.3 million American men and women served in the armed forces during [http://www.worldwar-2.net/ World War II].
+*'''1898:''' Over 300,000 men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines.
-*'''1950–1953:'''   Over 5.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.korean-war.com/ Korean War].
+*'''14 February 1912:''' Arizona became a state.
-*'''1950's–1960's'''   The building of [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/nhs/ interstate highways] made it easier for people to move long distances.
+*'''1917–1918:''' More than 26 million men from the United States ages 18 through 45 registered with the Selective Service. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I World War I] over 4.7 million American men and women served during the war.
-*'''1964–1972:'''   Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War].
+*'''1930's:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression The Great Depression] closed many factories and mills. Many small farms were abandoned, and many families moved to cities.
+*'''1940–1945:''' Over 50.6 million men ages 18 to 65 registered with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940 Selective Service]. Over 16.3 million American men and women served in the armed forces during [http://www.worldwar-2.net/ World War II].
+*'''1950–1953:''' Over 5.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.korean-war.com/ Korean War].
+*'''1950's–1960's''' The building of [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/nhs/ interstate highways] made it easier for people to move long distances.
+*'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War].
 ==Historical Content==