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History of Arkansas

By ewen
  • Arkanasas becomes part of U.S. territory.

    Arkanasas becomes part of U.S. territory.

    With the Louisana Purchase, Arkansas becomes part of the U.S.
  • Arkansas

    Arkansas

    Arkansas becomes the 25th state.
  • Period: to

    Cotton

    The cotton industry flourishes.
  • Arkansas leaves the U.S.

    Arkansas leaves the U.S.

    Arkansas secedes from the United States.
  • Readmission

    Readmission

    Arkansas is readmitted to the Union.
  • Crater of Diamonds is found.

    Crater of Diamonds is found.

    In 1906 diamonds were discovered is a large crater near Murfreesboro.
  • The White River

    The White River

    A wall of water rushed into Arkansas's White River causing it to flow backwards.
  • Walmart was founded.

    Walmart was founded.

    Brothers Sam and Bud Walton opened their first Walmart store is Rogers.
  • Walmart grows

    Walmart grows

    Arkansas-based Walmart becomes the world's largest corporation.
  • A tornado hits Arkansas

    A tornado hits Arkansas

    A tornado rips through central Arkansas killing at least 14 people and injuring more then 100 people.