Russia claimed land in the far north of North America, specifically in present-day Alaska, by establishing colonies and trading outposts in the 18th century. It wasn't until 1867 that Russia sold Alaska to the United States in what became known as the Alaska Purchase.
Kitsap County is a county in the United States of America in the the state of Washington. The county received it's name from the Suquamish Native American tribe chief in about 1867.
The four original provinces of Canadian Confederation in 1867 were Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Alfred Nobel is the man credited with inventing dynamite in 1867. He was a Swedish chemist, inventor, and engineer who held 355 patents.
The capital of the Nebraska Territory had been Omaha. Most of the territory's population lived south of the Platte River. After much of the territory south of the Platte considered annexation to Kansas, the legislature voted to move the capital south of the river and as far west as possible. The village of Lancaster (now known as Lincoln) was chosen. One reason is because of the salt flats and marshes.
Canada
Canada was formed on Monday, July 1, 1867.
The pre-Confederation colony called the Province of Canada was formed by the Act of Union, which was proclaimed on February 10, 1841. The British North America Act, which was proclaimed on March 29, 1867, created a new country called Canada to take effect on July 1, 1867.
Canada was established by the British North America Actin 1867.
Canada became a country ("one dominion under the name of Canada") on July 1, 1867.
July 1, 1867
The British North America Act (BNA Act) was the legislation, passed by the British Parliament, which created Canada on July 1, 1867. Canada was the very first country to be created by legislation.
The confederation of Canada was originally formed by the four provinces New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario. Canada became a country in 1867 with its first four provinces, and now has ten provinces and three territories.
July 1, 1867
The British North American Act was passed in 1867. The British North American Act was passed in 1867.
North School was created in 1867.
It was in the middle of Europe: where Austria and Hungary are located now. It does not exist any more. Austria-Hungary was a country from 1867 to 1918. The Compromise of 1867 brought them together and they established a Dual Monarchy in which they shared power over the country and had two separate parliaments.