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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
 Montana
| Henry Plummer was the 'outlaw' sheriff of which Montana town? | Montana History
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Bannack. Recent research suggests that Henry Plummer (originally spelled Plumer) was not an outlaw at all, but an unfortunate victim of over zealous Vigilantes. It is speculated that one reason for fingering Plummer as the 'ringleader' of a now questionable gang of outlaws is that Plummer spoke out against the Vigilantes and in favor of trials and due process.
1863. He was elected in 1863 and hanged in 1864. He was ill at the time of his death, however, and would have eventually died from T.B. if he hadn't been lynched.
| How many 'outlaws' did the Vigilantes hang in January and February of 1864? | Montana History
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22. Some of the 'outlaws' who were hanged were guilty simply of speaking out against the Vigilantes. This was enough to prove the suspect guilty of being involved in criminal activity.
Supplied the Vigilantes with names of other supposed gang members. Long John Franck and Erastus Yeager revealed the names of other supposed gang members. The method of encouragement used by the Vigilantes was to tie a noose about their necks and string it tight enough to scare them into naming names.
| The death of Nicholas Tbalt is the catalyst that started the Vigilante killing spree. Who is said to have killed him? | Montana History
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George Ives. Joe Pizanthea was the only Mexican in the town and was probably singled out simply for that reason. He was lynched by the Vigilantes.
| In 1865 what town became the territorial capitol of Montana? | Montana History
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| What company did Anaconda merge with in 1899 to become the Amalgamated Copper Mining Co.? | Montana History
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Standard Oil Company. By 1910, it changed its name to Anaconda Copper Mining Co. This company was such a powerful force in Montana politics and life that until the 1950's, it owned EVERY newspaper in the state.
1917. This is still considered to be the worst mining accident in American history.
| Okay, for anyone who's ever even been to Montana, this question should be the easiest one in the quiz. Which ethnic group makes up the majority of Butte's population to this day? | Montana History
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Irish. St. Patty's day in Butte is widely considered to be the best party every year in the state.
William Clark. A self-made millionaire, the mansion cost a whopping quarter million to build in the 1880's.
1889. Helena was in a race with Anaconda to become the state capital.
| The first female in congress was from Montana. What was her name? First and Last | Montana History
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Jeannette Rankin. Jeannette Rankin was the only elected official to vote against the U.S. participation in both World War I and World War II. She was a peace advocate and marched in an anti-war march against Vietnam just days before her death.
The Bitterroot Valley. The mission was developed near present day Stevensville.
| In 1891, what group of Native Americans was moved to the Flathead Indian Reservation in modern Lake County? | Montana History
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Salish. The priests from St. Mary's Mission in the Bitteroot elected to travel with them and eventually established the St. Ignatius Mission. The church there has beautifully painted ceilings, painted by a priest.
| What three numbers can be found on the patch worn by the Montana Highway Patrol? | Montana History
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3-7-77. This is a tribute to the Vigilantes. There are several stories. One is that these represent the dimensions used by the Vigilantes to bury the men they lynched.
| The name of the state means mountainous in which language? | Montana
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Spanish. Montana also took its state motto, Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver) from the Spanish language.
| Montana has the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Great Lakes. What is it? | Montana
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Flathead. Flathead lake is named after the Flathead Indians.
| Montana has two national parks. Yellowstone was the first national park ever. What is the other one? | Montana
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Glacier National Park . Glacier Park is considered to be the Crown Jewel of North America. It is joins with the Canadian Waterton National Park and together they make up the first International Peace Park.
| Three rivers come together near Bozeman at Three Forks. They are the Gallitan, the Madison and which other river? | Montana
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| Which city is considered to be the Cowboy Capital of the world? | Montana
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Miles City. Miles City is still home to the Bucking Horse Sale every year.
| At the end of the 20th century, which city was the home to more millionaires than any other city in America? | Montana
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Butte. Due to the Anaconda Mining Company and the rich mineral reserves around Butte, this became a mecca of millionaires. Many making their first million and several attempting to get richer. Perhaps the most famous is Marcus Daly, whose beautiful mansion can be seen in Hamilton, Montana.
| How many Native American Indian Reservations does Montana have? | Montana
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Seven. Among them are the Flathead, Rocky Boy and Salish-Kootnei
| What is the largest point of entry into the U.S. in Montana from Canada? | Montana
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f. It is actually "Oro y Plata", Spanish meaning "Gold and Silver".
Western Meadowlark. The western meadowlark is speckled witha bright yellow "vest" and a black V-shaped "necklace". Montana's schoolchildren chose it as the state bird in 1930 and it became official the following year.
Bitterroot. The bitterroot has pink daisylike blossoms. It was the first state symbol chosen for Montana in 1895.
Ponderosa pine. The ponderosa pine was officially made the state tree in 1949 after a year-long campaign by the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs.
Grizzly bear. There are only about 1,000 grizzlies left in the American West. There were once as many as 50,000 and ranged as far east as the Mississippi River. They are federally protected by the Endangered Species Act. A grizzly can weigh up to 800 pounds.
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