American Indians
What epidemic killed many Native Americans throughout the land in the 1770's-1780's
Smallpox
what is the name of the purchases that bought over half the land in North Dakota?
The Louisiana Purchase
Why is North Dakota the 39th state instead of South Dakota?
Due to alphabetical order North Dakota was admitted into the union before South Dakota.
What is the states official drink?
Milk
What is the name of the document that was signed in 1851 that designated the Black Hills for the Dakota's reservation?
The Treaty of Fort Laramie
What did the Dakotas refer to Devils Lake as?
Mni Wakan, or Spirit Lake
When the Dakota Territory was established, where was the capital located?
Yankton, South Dakota
What is the North Dakota state bird?
Western Meadowlark
What was the reason many Dakotas moved to modern-day North Dakota?
To find peace after war with the U.S. Army
What Act in 1862 introduced many people to North Dakota due to land claims?
The Homestead Act
What year did North Dakota become a State?
1889
what is North Dakota's state insect
The ladybug
The name Arikaras was given to a Native American tribe, but they called themselves?
Sahnish
The boundry between Canada and what became North Dakota was issued on which parallel?
The 49th Parallel
What year did the Dakota territories split into North Dakota and South Dakota
1889
What is North Dakota's state dance
The square dance