Wyoming Timeline

Every state has a rich history that defines how it is known today. Using a timeline layout, students will research the history of Wyoming and create a timeline of events. Students must think about what makes an event truly worthy of being included in the timeline and be able to include detail in their timeline.

For an alternative to the timeline layout, have students create a timeline poster to incorporate into a presentation or gallery walk. You can add more than one template to this assignment to give students lots of options and adjust the instructions accordingly.

Examples of Important Events in Wyoming History

1800s: European fur traders and explorers, such as John Colter and Jim Bridger, venture into Wyoming in search of furs and trade routes. Later in the 1800s, thousands of pioneers travel through Wyoming on the Oregon Trail and other westward trails in search of a better life.

1869: Wyoming becomes the first state to grant women the right to vote and hold public office, earning it the nickname "The Equality State."

1860s-1870s: The building of the Transcontinental Railroad brings rapid growth and development to Wyoming, connecting it to the rest of the country.

1872: Yellowstone National Park is established as the world's first national park, spanning parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

1890: Wyoming becomes the 44th state in the United States on July 10, 1890.

1925: Nellie Tayloe Ross is elected as the first woman governor in the United States, serving in Wyoming.