Arkansas History Development

  • George Washington becomes the first president

    George Washington becomes the first president
  • Thomas Nuttall explores Arkansas

    Thomas Nuttall explores Arkansas
  • The French Revolution

    The French Revolution
  • Henry Rowe Schoolcraft explores Arkansas

    Henry Rowe Schoolcraft explores Arkansas
  • The French Revolution

    The French Revolution
  • Napoleon force Spain to sign the secret treaty.

    Napoleon force Spain to sign the secret treaty.
  • Thomas Jefferson becomes the third president

    Thomas Jefferson becomes the third president
  • Thomas jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from france

    Thomas jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from france
  • Lewis and clark explore the northern Louisiana purchase

    Lewis and clark explore the northern Louisiana purchase
  • Freeman and Custis explore the Red River

    Freeman and Custis explore the Red River
  • Dunbar and Hunter explore the Ouachita River and Hot Springs

    Dunbar and Hunter explore the Ouachita River and Hot Springs
  • New Madrid earthquakes

    New Madrid earthquakes
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812
  • Fort Smith is established

    Fort Smith is established
  • Congress approves the Missouri compromise

    Congress approves the Missouri compromise
  • Quapaw Treaty

    Quapaw Treaty
  • The Territory of Arkansas is established

    The Territory of Arkansas is established