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George Washington becomes the first president
George Washington was the very first president, who served two terms and as well served as a commander in the American Revolutionary War -
The French Revolution
A period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France -
Napoleon forces Spain to sign the secret treaty
To gain control over the Louisiana territory again and force other countries to marry themselves together, Napoleon pressured Spain to sign a treaty -
Thomas Jefferson becomes third president
Thomas Jefferson's administration begins -
Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from France
After Lewis and Clark explored the territory, the land was purchased to expand the size of the U.S. -
Lewis and Clark explore the Northern Louisiana purchase
Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana territory -
Dunbar and Hunter explore the Ouachita River and Hot Springs
After the Louisiana Purchase, William Dunbar led the expedition of the Ouachita River and Hot Springs -
Freeman and Custis explore the Red River
President Jefferson set a goal for Freeman and Custis to explore the Red River -
New Madrid Earthquakes
A series of earthquakes in Northeast Arkansas lasting from 1811 to 1812 -
War of 1812
A war between the U.S. and Britain due to Britain's attempt to restrict U.S. trade -
Fort Smith is established
Fort Smith becomes a part of the United States with the Louisiana purchase -
Thomas Nuttall explores Arkansas
Thomas Nuttall, a naturalist, begins his exploration through Arkansas and down the Mississippi River -
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft explores Arkansas
Henry Schoolcraft begins his exploration of the Ozarks and Arkansas. One of his journals guided most explorers through Arkansas. -
Congress approves the Missouri Compromise
Congress finally passed Missouri as a slave state in condition that slavery would forever be prohibited -
The Quapaw Treaty
A treaty is established between the Quapaw tribe and the United States -
Territory of Arkansas is established
The state of Arkansas is finally founded
