-
In 1789, George Washington became president. Washington served as a general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies. After the American Revolution, he was chosen as the president to lead America.
-
During this time, citizens of the French colonies would raze and redesign the town they lived in. The people took over the monarchy and the government. This war lasted 10 years.
-
Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence. He was a spokesman on the Democracy. He also had a Federal Constitution.
-
Spain signed a treaty with France. When that happened, they gave back the Louisiana Territory. After that, the US bought it off the French.
-
After the Louisiana Purchase was bought, President Jefferson sent explorers to investigate it. He chose Lewis and Lewis chose Clark to help him explore.
-
This took place in the southwest. There were multiple explorations going on. This was also know as the Red River Exploration.
-
President Jefferson explore the area of Arkansas. This occurred around the Hot Springs area. They took notes and reported back to the president.
-
This earthquake was a 7.9 magnitude. It had a 7.4 aftershock on the same day! Today, New Madrid is known as Missouri.
-
This war lasted for 3 years. The was between the United States and the United Kingdom. The UK got some hostile Native American tribe to fight with them.
-
Fort Smith was named after General Thomas Smith. At first, it was a military base. It is at the junction of the Arkansas river and the Poteau.
-
Two people went to explore the rivers. They had to return to Fort Smith. During this time, Fort Smith was a base, not a city.
-
Missouri was declared as a slave state. This was also when Maine was declared a free state. This compromise failed.
-
Arkansas was established in June. The nickname to the state it the Natural State. Arkansas was once owned buy the Louisiana Territory.