Title: The History of Language in Washington State
Headings: The History of Language in Washington State
The History of Language in Washington State
Languages Spoken in Washington State
English Language Learners in Washington State
Washington's Native Americans Population
European and Central American Explorers in Washington
American and European Settlers
The History of Mexican Immigrants in Washington
The History of Chinese Immigrants in Washington
Japanese-Americans in Washington State
Asian Indians in Washington State
Washington State Needs More Interpreters
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Content: During the early 1800s, the area had two economies: fur trapping and mining. The Washington territory didn't have a commercial transportation system before the 1870s. Walla Walla had a large Mexican population during the late 19th Century. They provided the first dependable means of commercial transportation for miners and their products. Mexican Mule Packers also helped the voluntary U.S. regiment to win the Rogue River War that took place in 1855-1856. After the victory, they were in high demand throughout the Northwest until the creation of the railroads later. Latinos never permanently settled in Washington in large numbers in the 19th Century. During the political turmoil of the Mexican Revolution (from 1910 - 1917), many Latinos began to immigrate to the United States. Some settled in Washington after the state developed an agricultural economy.