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 == Historical Background  ==
-In 1848, Washington was included in&nbsp;Oregon Territory. Washington Territory was created in 1853 from the northern part of Oregon Territory. Washington became a state in 1889.
+'''1848--'''The Oregon Territory was created.&nbsp; It included what is now Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming.
+'''1853--'''Washington Territory was created from the northern part of Oregon Territory.
+'''1859--'''Oregon became a state. Washington Territory was enlarged to include the remaining Oregon territory not included in the new state.
+'''1863--'''The Idaho Territory was created from lands in eastern Washington Territory.
+'''1889--'''Washington became a state.
 == Indexes  ==