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The region was first settled by [[Native American]] Indians approximately 12,000 years ago. Later, in the 18th century, Spanish missionaries established a mission and a settlement that would later become Tucson. The town became a part of the United States in 1854, with the [[Gadsden Purchase]], which allowed the railroads to connect with the Midwest and California.
The region was first settled by [[Native American]] Indians approximately 12,000 years ago. Later, in the 18th century, Spanish missionaries established a mission and a settlement that would later become Tucson. The town became a part of the United States in 1854, with the [[Gadsden Purchase]], which allowed the railroads to connect with the Midwest and California.
[[File:Tucson1.jpg|thumb|120px]]
The [[University of Arizona]] was established in 1885 in Tucson. Tucson was capital of Arizona for some time and until about 1930, Phoenix was smaller than its sister city.
The [[University of Arizona]] was established in 1885 in Tucson. Tucson was capital of Arizona for some time and until about 1930, Phoenix was smaller than its sister city.
==20th century==
==20th century==