History of Arkansas - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Arkansas began millennia ago when humans first crossed into North America. Many tribes used Arkansas as their hunting lands but the main tribe was the Quapaw, who settled in the Arkansas River delta upon moving south from Illinois.
Encyclopedia of Arkansas - Everything to Know about the 25th State
WEBSep 16, 1995 · The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage.
Arkansas ‑ Hot Springs, Colonization & Little Rock - HISTORY
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Known as “The Natural State” because of its landscape of mountains, lakes, hot springs and forests, Arkansas boasts a rich history, from its early Native American inhabitants and European...
Arkansas - Native American, Civil War, Reconstruction
WEB6 days ago · Arkansas was the ninth state to secede, in May 1861, after the Confederate capture of Fort Sumter and Pres. Abraham Lincoln ’s subsequent call for volunteers. Union sentiment was strong in northern Arkansas, however, and some 10,000 Arkansans—both white and Black—joined Federal forces.
Arkansas - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1861, Arkansas seceded from the United States and joined the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. On returning to the Union in 1868, Arkansas continued to suffer economically, due to its overreliance on the large-scale plantation economy. Cotton remained the leading commodity crop, and the cotton market declined.
Arkansas | Flag, Facts, Maps, Capital, Cities, & Attractions
WEB6 days ago · The name Arkansas was used by the early French explorers to refer to the Quapaw people—a prominent indigenous group in the area—and to the river along which they settled. The term was likely a corruption of akansea, the word applied to the Quapaw by another local indigenous community, the Illinois.
Arkansas History Timeline - DAH Site
WEBWith more than 200 years of Arkansas history available at the Arkansas State Archives, we are here to preserve and make history available to you. Here, you can find research sources, search historical records and browse archival collections.
Arkansas History and Timeline - The History Junkie
WEBJun 29, 2021 · Arkansas is known for its Hot Springs, southern hospitality, Walmart, and the home state of former President Bill Clinton. It originally became part of America when Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase and not long after became a territory.
Early Twentieth Century, 1901 through 1940 - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WEBMay 21, 2024 · Arkansas faced a number of opportunities and challenges in the first four decades of the twentieth century. Not only did the state introduce some significant initiatives in response to the multi-faceted reform movement known as progressivism, it also endured race riots, natural disasters, and severe economic problems.
Arkansas: history, economy, and tourism | Britannica
WEBAcquired by the U.S. as part of the Louisiana Purchase, Arkansas Territory was established in 1819; the state’s current boundaries were fixed in 1828. Arkansas became the 25th state in 1836. It seceded in 1861 to join the Confederacy in the American Civil War; it was readmitted to the Union in 1868.
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