Arizona Timeline

Every state has a rich history that defines how it is known today. Using a timeline layout, students will research the history of Arizona 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 Arizona History

1863: President Lincoln signs the Organic Act, creating the Arizona Territory, which marks the beginning of organized government in the region.

1912: Arizona is admitted to the Union as the 48th state.

1919: The Grand Canyon is officially established as a national park under President Wilson.

1934: Construction of the Hoover Dam is completed, an enormous feat that provides hydroelectric power and facilitated irrigation.

1947: Arizona becomes a popular place for Major League Baseball teams to have their spring training, beginning with the Cleveland Indians.

1963: Arizona plays an important role in space exploration as astronauts train at places like Meteor Crater, whose terrain is quite like the surface of the moon.