Beginning
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Major Eras in Maine History
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Origins |
1492 |
Exploration and Early Settlement |
1652 |
Massachusetts and the Colonial Period |
1775 |
The American Revolution |
1790
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Developing a Maine Identity |
1820 |
Early Statehood |
1850 |
Growth, Civil War, and Economic Change |
1900 |
Reform and Optimism |
1930 |
Depression and World War |
1950
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Seeds of Change |
1975 |
Political Change, Economic Challenges |
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Maine: An Encyclopedia
Articles about Maine history, government, ecology, economy, recreation, towns, natural features, famous people, sports, with maps, photos, and videos.
