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Montana Territory Formed From Idaho and Oregon Lands
A historical summary recounts how Montana was carved from the Idaho and Oregon regions following the Oregon War era. It details boundary debates, dates in 1860s, the adoption of the organic act, the first capital at Bannack, and Lincoln’s 1864 signing creating Montana Territory with Edgerton as first governor and the transition toward statehood and representation amid frontier chaos.
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Montana
Wa Rockies
Oregon
Washington Territory
Talla Territory
Crée Reed Olaf
Repay
Washington
Dakota
Dakota Territory
Montauz
Rockes
Satem
Eoettrard
Vauiten
Manland
Virginia
Minha
Madison
Reaverhead
Sanders Hielory
Moxtana
Weid
Lewistén
Yyorn
Aviles
Lion
Mano
Legértan
Abrahan Tinea Ae
Duslice
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Elleena
Virelnis
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Humisek
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Haserton
Oho
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Orsahlathe
Congress
Lincoln
Lincoln Bun
Dudge
Edgerton
White
Nseéturh
Banenack
Manta Tarritory
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House of Peprrentalives
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Uhill
Aten
Ernor
Edurton
Miscoula
Deer Lodge
Bedvarheld
Jeferson
Choutant
Beld
Bannack
Virginia City
Mengher
Hotena
Green Clay
Smilth
Rugeruim
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Virginia Cley
Wien Bipruck
DU Walwouhee
Henry Edner
Duiportenro
Muntinyi
Danmack
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Melean
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Clack
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Helena
Lewls and Clark
Lindemann
Meng
Garude
Claris
Ar Srenter
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Charlie Ruaagl Hore