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1541
Discovery
In 1541 Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto discovered the state. -
Period: 1541 to
Arkansas History
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French Territory
In 1686, Frenchmen made the first European settlement on lower Mississippi River, next to Arkansas River. -
African American record
Before Arkansas became a state, African Americans played a very important presence in the state. -
The Louisiana Purchase
In 1803, the Americans bought Arkansas as apart of the Louisiana Purchase. -
Succeeding from the Union
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. -
New Capital
Arkansas Progress and state's future assurance, a new capitol was built in 18911 -
Arkansas flood
In 1927, the Arkansas flood devoured 1/5 of Arkansas. Following 3 years later was the great depression. -
The Great Depression
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. -
A New President
In 1949, Bill Clinton was elected twice as U.S president, a former Governor of Arkansas. -
Little Rock High's Desegregation
In 1957, the U.S eye had undivided attention on Little Rock High's desegregation crisis in the fall.
