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George Washington becomes president
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. He helped the colonies defeat the British to become a country. Later he was elected president of this country. He served between 1789 to 1797. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution was a period of time when France overthrew the monarchy and took control of the government. It lasted ten years. -
Napoleon forces Spain to sign the secret treaty
This treaty was called the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso. It was very secretive. Napoleon acquired Louisiana from Spain. -
Thomas Jefferson becomes the third U. S President
Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence. He really helped America. -
Thomas Jefferson purchases the Louisiana territory from France
he Louisiana Purchase was a land purchase made by United States president Thomas Jefferson in 1803. He bought the Louisiana territory from France, which was led by Napoleon Bonaparte -
Dunbar and Hunter Explore the Quachita River and Hot Springs
Dunbar and Hunter exploration might not be as memorable as Lewis and Clark's, but for Arkansas history it is. They explored up the "Washita" River. -
Lewis and Clark explore the northern Louisiana Purchase
The Lewis and Clark Expedition began in 1804. They explored lands west of the Mississippi River that were part of the Louisiana Purchase. The approximately 8,000-mile journey was deemed a huge success. -
Freeman and Custis explore the Red River
Freeman-Custis Expedition, as most call it, was traveled up the Red River. It started in 1806. It is perhaps the most forgotten expedition to explore the southwest territory of the Louisiana Purchase. -
New Madrid earthquake
The New Madrid happened on December 16, 1811. Residents of the frontier town of New Madrid, were hit with a violent earthquake. It even caused the Mississippi River to flow backwards. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a conflict fought between the United States and the United Kingdom. It lasted three years. -
Fort Smith is Established
Fort Smith is in western Arkansas. It is in Sebastian County. It was established in 1817. -
The territory of Arkansas is established.
Congress created Arkansas Territory on March 2, 1819, out of the Territory of Missouri after Missouri wanted statehood. The land was also called the Territory of Arkansaw. -
Thomas Nut-tall Explorers Arkansas
Thomas Nut-tall was a field naturalist. He participated in the early scientific exploration of Arkansas. He was also born on January 5, 1786. -
Congress approves the Missouri Compromise
Congress passed a bill granting Missouri statehood as a slave state. This happened on March 3, 1820.
