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Joining the Union
In this year, Arkansas joined the Union -
Secession
In this span from 1861 to 1865, Arkansas Seceeded from the union -
The Abolishment Of Slavery
Slavery is officially abolished in Arkansas and the United States when the 13th Amendment is ratified -
Railroad
In this year, the railroad between Memphis and Little Rock. This increases travel speed and rate by the many. -
U of A
In this year,of University Arkansas Opens in Fayettville -
Murfreesburo
At this time, diamonds were discovered in Arkansas, making it the only diamond mine in the country. -
Lumber Production in Arkansas
At this time, Lumber production was the leading industry in Arkansas, creating many jobs and a good income for the State's Economy -
Mississippi Floods
In this year, the Mississippi river floods one fifth of the state, crippling a fair amount of Arkansas infastructure. -
Little Rock Nine
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. -
Mike Huckabee
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
