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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.