Statehood
Early Politics
US-Dakota War
Changing Landscape
Newcomers
100

This is the date when North Dakota officially became a state

November 2, 1889

100

This man was the most powerful unelected official in early North Dakota history

Alexander McKenzie

100
This is the year the US - Dakota War started.

1862

100
This body of water is known for its high salt concentration.

Devils Lake

100

This treaty set up the first Indian Reservations in the region.

The Treaty of Fort Laramie (1851)

200

Along with approving the proposed constitution, ND voters also ratified this.

Prohibition

200

This group was primarily blamed by farmers for their financial struggle.

Railroads and Corporations

200

This tribe was directly engaged in conflict with settlers and US officials in Minnesota. (Be Specific)

Santee Sioux

200

This insect was common during droughts and ate everything it could, including fence posts. 

Grasshoppers 

200

This event caused an increase of troops in the Dakota Territory, making it possible to study the landscape for newcomers. 

US - Dakota War

300

This act required the Dakota Territory to divide into two states.

The Enabling Act (Omnibus Act of February 22, 1889) 

300

The Good Government League was formed to do this.

Defeat the McKenzie Machine and end its influence

300

This general engaged a Native hunting party at Whitestone Hill

Brigadier General Alfred Sully

300

This native plant is resistant to drought and overgrazing. 

Buffalo Grass

300

This American soldier recorded his research on the landscape and viability for settlement.

Siegmund M. Rothhammer 

400

This President signed the Omnibus Act 

President Cleveland
400

The 1906 North Dakota saw this happen.

A loss for the McKenzie Machine

400

This action by the US is a large reason for the US - Dakota War starting 

Withholding payment and supplies promised to the Santee Sioux by the US Government

400

This ridge was the edge of the glacial expansion in North Dakota.

The Missouri Cateau

400

This settlement was the largest in a series of settlements around a salty lake.

Devils Lake

500

This man was the first Governor of North Dakota.

John Miller

500

This amendment would give ND citizens the ability to vote for the US Senators.

17 Amendment

500

The US Dakota War had several names including these. (Identify 2)


The Dakota War

The Sioux Uprising 

The Dakota Uprising

Little Crow's War

500

This natural mineral is found in North Dakota and is easily set on fire underground. (Must be specific to its type)

Lignite Coal

500

This railroad company owned the main line traveling from Minnesota to Montana in North Dakota.

Northern Pacific Railroad