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HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Montana’s American roots begin in the early 1800s, when the United States acquired the part of Montana east of the mountains from France. It was another 40 years before Britain relinquished its claim to the western section of the state. Established in 1846, Fort Benton was the only trading post to become a View Website VIP Subscription

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