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George Washington's Presidency
In 1789, George Washington became the first U.S. President. President Washington was Commander in Chief. Plus, he already had the credentials for presidency because of him being the former Leader of the Continental Army and Chairman. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution was an event in modern European history. It began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s. It was caused by widespread discontent with the French monarchy, and the poor economic policies of King Louis XVI -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson became President in 1801. He beat his opponent John Adams, however he tied with his running mate Aaron Burr. Although it took six days, Congress finally agrees that Thomas Jefferson was fit to be president. -
Louisiana Purchase
Although Jefferson only said buy New Orleans, they bough the entire Louisiana territory. Spain signed a treaty with France to return the Louisiana territory before Monroes arrival.Talleyrand asked Livingston what the United States would give for all of Louisiana Territory. -
Hunter-Dunbar Expedition
The Hunter-Dunbar expedition was one of only four expeditions that went into the Louisiana Purchase commissioned by Thomas Jefferson. Hunter and Dunbar traveled in "Washita" and "Hot Springs" now called Louisiana and Arkansas. -
Lewis and Clark
The Lewis and Clark Expedition began in 1804. It was preformed by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Lewis entrusted Clark to recruit men for their “Corps of Volunteers for Northwest Discovery. On May 14, 1804, Clark and the Corps joined Lewis in St. Charles, Missouri. -
Freeman-Custis Expedition
One of the most forgotten expedition to explore the southwest territory, the Red River Expedition, was made by Thomas Freeman and Peter Custis. Also Known As The Great Excursion, Freeman and Custis were tasked to ascend the Red River in search of its headwaters -
Napoleon and the Treaty
France Acquires Louisiana on October 1, 1800, within 24 hours of signing a peace settlement with the United States. Spain gave France back the Louisiana territory which France had gave to Spain in 1763 -
New Madrid Earthquake
The 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquake, on December 16, 1811, was a 7.5. This earthquake was followed by 6 aftershocks. It is now a seismic zone where several major earthquakes. -
The War of 1812
The War of 1812 was caused by the British restrictions on U.S. trade and our desire to expand the U.S. All of which made the U.S. go against the greatest Naval Power, Great Britain. -
The Establishment of Fort Smith
Fort Smith was found in 1817. After an expedition to explore past the Arkansas river, U.S. finally found Fort Smith in 1817 as a military post. It is now the second largest state in Arkansas. -
Thomas Nut-Tall
Thomas Nut-tall participated in the early exploration of Arkansas. In 1818, Nut-tall began his exploration of Arkansas and the old southwest, after having troubles with his boat, Nut-tall made it to the Arkansas Post. -
Missouri Compromise
Representative James Tallmadge introduced a bill that would admit Missouri into the Union as a state where slavery was prohibited. Although it was criticized by many on both sides, The Missouri Compromise succeeded in keeping the union together -
Establishment of Arkansas
Being a slave state, Arkansas was the ninth state to succeed the union and become confederate.Part of the land acquired in the Louisiana Purchase, Arkansas became a separate territory in 1819 and achieved statehood in 1836.
