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In this year, Arkansas joined the Union
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In this span from 1861 to 1865, Arkansas Seceeded from the union
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Slavery is officially abolished in Arkansas and the United States when the 13th Amendment is ratified
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In this year, the railroad between Memphis and Little Rock. This increases travel speed and rate by the many.
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In this year,of University Arkansas Opens in Fayettville
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At this time, diamonds were discovered in Arkansas, making it the only diamond mine in the country.
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At this time, Lumber production was the leading industry in Arkansas, creating many jobs and a good income for the State's Economy
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In this year, the Mississippi river floods one fifth of the state, crippling a fair amount of Arkansas infastructure.
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In this year, the Little Rock Nine make their move, and because of all the hate cast on them, president Eisenhower sent troops to help protect them at school.
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In this year, Mike Huckabee, Former Arkansas Governor, Runs for President. He is defeated in the election but the winner of the election was Barrack Obama, the first ever African-American President of the United States
