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Thomas Nutall explores Arkansas
Thomas Nutall explores Arkansas
http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2210 -
First President: George Washington
George Washington became the President of the United States in 1789.
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The French Revolution
The French Revolution was a major movement in Frace that took place from 1789 to 1799.
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The Storming of the Bastille
This occurred, when Paris troops tore down the Bastille, which was a wall that was built around Paris from England. This event began the French revolution.
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Declaration of the Rights of Man
During the French Revolution, the Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued by the National Assembly
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Schoolcraft explores Arkansas
The title is self-explanatory.
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Reign of Terror
To continue the French Revolution, there was an order given that was followed by thousands of executions.
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Treaty of San Ildefonso
The Treaty of San Ildefonso took place, when Napoleon forces Spain to sign the secret treaty.
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Third President: Thomas Jefferson
In 1801, Thomas Jefferson became the third President of the United States. http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/nation/jb_nation_jeffers_1.html -
The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase took place, when Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from France. This is also the most pivotal event on this timeline for Arkansas, because it set the following events in motion.
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Louis and Clark Expedition
This event occurred, when Meriwether Lewis and William Clark went on a journey to explore the Louisiana Territory.
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Dunbar-Hunter Expedition
This took place, when William Dunbar and George Hunter explore the Ouachita River and Hot Springs.
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Red River Expedition
This took place, when Freeman and Custis explored the Red River.
https://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/red-river-expedition -
New Madrid Earthquakes
This is a series of earthquakes that occurred from 1811-1812.
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War of 1812
This war is not often mentioned in history.
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Battle of Lake Erie
This battle is known as the turning point of the War of 1812.
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The Arkansas Territory
The Arkansas Territory was established
http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2546 -
Missouri Compromise
Congress approves the Missouri Compromise
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/congress-passes-the-missouri-compromise -
Quapaw Treaty
The United States of America signed a treaty with the Quapaw Nation to create peace between them.
http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/vol2/treaties/qua0210.htm
