Pictured below is Jedediah Smith, who discovered Nevada in the 1820's
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Timeline
1770- Spanish explorers discover Nevada
1820- Jedediah Smith discovers Nevada
1821- Mexico takes control over Nevada
1848- United States takes control of Nevada
1851- Gold is discovered in Nevada
1859- Silver is found, many come from out of state
1864- Nevada becomes the 36th state in the Untied States
(1888-1890)- Nearly 100 inches of snow falls in Nevada
1910- Gambling was forbidden in the state of Nevada
1914- Women receive the right to vote in Nevada
1931- Nevada receives a six week divorce law, gambling is allowed
1941- Las Vegas Strip is established
1986- Great Basin National Park becomes the first park in Nevada
Pictured below is Great Basin National Park
1820- Jedediah Smith discovers Nevada
1821- Mexico takes control over Nevada
1848- United States takes control of Nevada
1851- Gold is discovered in Nevada
1859- Silver is found, many come from out of state
1864- Nevada becomes the 36th state in the Untied States
(1888-1890)- Nearly 100 inches of snow falls in Nevada
1910- Gambling was forbidden in the state of Nevada
1914- Women receive the right to vote in Nevada
1931- Nevada receives a six week divorce law, gambling is allowed
1941- Las Vegas Strip is established
1986- Great Basin National Park becomes the first park in Nevada
Pictured below is Great Basin National Park
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