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'''1539: '''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'''<nowiki>: | '''1776'''<nowiki>: The Spanish established a garrison at Tucson.</nowiki> | ||
'''1821:''' 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. | ||
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'''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:''' 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 ingaged the Navajo at Bear Springs. | '''1846:''' U.S. Military under command of Col. Alexander W. Doniphan ingaged the Navajo at Bear Springs. | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
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'''1862: ''' Indian battle of Apache Pass | '''1862: ''' Indian battle of Apache Pass | ||
'''1864:'''March of Navajo from Fort Defiance to Fort Sumner 180 miles became known as "The Long Walk". | '''1864:''' March of Navajo from Fort Defiance to Fort Sumner 180 miles became known as "The Long Walk". | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
1886: (September 4 | 1886: (September 4) Apache Indian Chief, Geronimo, captured by Federal Troops under General Miles in Arizona, ending the last major Indian War. | ||
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: Battle of Bull Run (Indian & federal troops) | |||
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: Battle of Picacho Pass (Indian & federal troops) | |||
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: Battle of Skull Cave (Indian & federal troops) | |||
'''1871: ''' Camp Grant Massacre | '''1871: ''' Camp Grant Massacre | ||
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'''1882: ''' Battle of Big Dry Wash | '''1882: ''' Battle of Big Dry Wash | ||
'''1870-1910'''<nowiki>: | '''1870-1910'''<nowiki>: 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.</nowiki> | ||
'''1912:''' ( February 14 | '''1912:''' ( February 14) Arizona became a state. | ||
Sources for studying the history of Arizona include: | Sources for studying the history of Arizona include: | ||
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A bibliography that includes some local histories is Donald M. Powell, ''Arizona Gathering II, 1950-1969: An Annotated Bibliography'' (Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Press, 1973; FHL book 979.1 A3pa). | A bibliography that includes some local histories is Donald M. Powell, ''Arizona Gathering II, 1950-1969: An Annotated Bibliography'' (Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Press, 1973; FHL book 979.1 A3pa). | ||
Websites: http://www.sharlot.org/archives/index.html<br> | Websites: http://www.sharlot.org/archives/index.html<br> <!--{12078076069410} --> | ||
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