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In 1541 Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto discovered the state.
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In 1686, Frenchmen made the first European settlement on lower Mississippi River, next to Arkansas River.
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Before Arkansas became a state, African Americans played a very important presence in the state.
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In 1803, the Americans bought Arkansas as apart of the Louisiana Purchase.
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In 1861, Arkansas succeeded from the Union in the American Civil war. This made Arkansas a target for both North and South territory because it was a gateway for southern people.
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Arkansas Progress and state's future assurance, a new capitol was built in 18911
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In 1927, the Arkansas flood devoured 1/5 of Arkansas. Following 3 years later was the great depression.
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In the 1930's The great depression struck Arkansas, as well as The rest of the U.S. This event was a awful time for people, stock markets crashed, schools couldn't pay their taxes and they had little food.
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In 1949, Bill Clinton was elected twice as U.S president, a former Governor of Arkansas.
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In 1957, the U.S eye had undivided attention on Little Rock High's desegregation crisis in the fall.
