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Hernando de Soto was the first European to explore Arkansas. Also was first explored by the Spanish.
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The French explorers explore Arkansas but terminate their expedition due to hostile Indians.
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The Revolution was due to the British burden of taxes and total power to legislate any laws governing the American colonies
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United States Declaration of Independence
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France declares war against Britain and makes an alliance with the American revolutionary forces.
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The Treaty of Paris is signed by the victorious United States and the defeated Great Britain.
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The Louisiana Purchase
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The Choctaw and northern Indian cessions open up land to white settlement.
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The War of 1812 between U.S. and Great Britain, ended in a stalemate but confirmed America's Independence.
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Removal of the Seminole, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Creek Indians, known as the "Five Civilized Tribes", to Indian Territory.
