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1541
Explored by Spanish
In 1541, Hernando de Soto explored Arkansas. He was the first European to do so. -
People claim land
The land was claimed in the name of King Louis XIV of France by Rene-Robert Cavelier and Sieur de La Salle. -
First Settlement
Henri de Tonti was made the first settlement in Arkansas. It was called the Arkansas Trading Post. He is commonly called the "father of Arkansas". -
Louisiana Purchase
A large region of land from France called the Louisiana Purchase was purchased by Thomas Jefferson and the United States in 1803. The U.S. acquired all the land west of the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains for 15,000.000, Arkansas being part of this purchase. -
Americas Independence
The war between Great Britain and the United States, known as The War of 1812, ended with America getting their independence. -
Statehood
In 1819. Arkansas became a separate territory, achieving statehood in 1836. Arkansas was the 25th state to join the union. -
The Battle of the Arkansas Post
The battle of the Arkansas Post started January 9th and ended January 11th. It resulted in the Union's victory. -
Little Rock
Little Rock becomes Arkansas state capital in 1921. Little Rock continues to be the state capital. -
The Little Rock Nine
Nine African American students was brought into an all white school in Little Rock. -
Sam Walton
Sam Walton opened the first Walmart in Rogers, Arkansas.
