History of Arizona

History of Arizona
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The History of the State of Arizona with some brief, but essential historical events, dates in a timeline and the people who made the State of Arizona great. You will find all of the relevant facts, data and info in a comprehensive Timeline format providing facts about the History of Arizona and how this fits in with the History of America. Historical facts, a timeline and information about the Tribes of Indians of the State of Arizona. Discover these interesting facts about the History of Arizona including its explorers, pioneers, settlers and leaders. The Timeline format provides a chronology of important people and events important to the History of  Arizona. For General Information about the State please click the following link: Fast Facts about the State of Arizona

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  • Facts about the History of Arizona History - 1700's - Native Americans of Arizona

    • Arizona was first explored by the Spanish

    • 1539 - Father Marcos de Niza explores Arizona and claims it for Spain
    • 1752 - The first permanent Spanish settlement was established in Tubac, after many revolts from the Pima and Papago tribes
    • 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.
    • 1776 - A Spanish fort is built at Tucson.
    • 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
    • July 4, 1776 - United States Declaration of Independence
    • July 10, 1778 - France declares war against Britain and makes an alliance with the American revolutionary forces
    • September 3, 1783 - The Treaty of Paris is signed by the victorious United States and the defeated Great Britain

  • Facts about the History of Arizona History - The Early 1800's

    • 1812 - 1815 - The War of 1812 between U.S. and Great Britain, ended in a stalemate but
      confirmed America's Independence

    • 1821 - Mexico gained military control of Arizona
    • 1821 - Trappers and traders from the United States came into Arizona
    • 1848 - United States won the Mexican War and gained all of Arizona, north of the Gila River through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
    • 1853 - The rest of Arizona becomes part of United States by the Gadsden Purchase
    • 1854 - Copper is discovered in Arizona
    • 1862 - The Apaches, led by Cochise, attack soldiers at Apache Pass, beginning a ten year war with settlers
    • 1886 - September 4 The great Apache Geronimo surrenders
  • Facts about the History of Arizona History - The American Civil War

    • 1861 - 1865 The American Civil War. In 1859 John Brown raided Harpers Ferry and set in
      motion events that led directly to the 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.
      The surrender of Robert E. Lee on April 9 1865 signalled the end of the Confederacy

    • 1865 December 6 - The Abolishment of Slavery. The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S Constitution is ratified, thus officially abolishing slavery
    • 1898-1901 The Spanish American War. On December 10, 1898 the Treaty of Paris the US annexes Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines.
  • Origin of the name - Named from the Indian word “Arizonac” meaning “little spring”.

The History of Arizona provides facts and a timeline crammed with historical facts and dates about State leaders and explorers who impacted the History of the State of Arizona. The early history and timeline of Arizona providing significant facts in the History of Arizona.
 

Facts about the History of Arizona
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  • Major Historic Events with a Timeline
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  • Details of Explorers, Settlers, Pioneers and Leaders who had an impact on the State
  • Informative Timeline including critical dates, events and wars

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