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*'''1686:''' The French established [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=3 | *'''1686:''' The French established [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=3 Arkansas Post], the first white settlement in what is now Arkansas. It was the administrative center for the French, Spanish, and United States governments until 1821 when Little Rock became the capital. | ||
*'''1763:''' France ceded the region to Spain. | *'''1763:''' France ceded the region to Spain. | ||
*'''1800:''' Spain officially returned the land to France, although Spanish occupancy continued until 1802. | *'''1800:''' Spain officially returned the land to France, although Spanish occupancy continued until 1802. | ||
*'''1803:''' The United States acquired the area that is now Arkansas with the Louisiana Purchase and it became part of the Louisiana Territory. | *'''1803:''' The United States acquired the area that is now Arkansas with the Louisiana Purchase and it became part of the Louisiana Territory. | ||
*'''1810:''' Osage and | *'''1810:''' Osage and Quapaw ceded land. | ||
*'''1812-1819:''' Arkansas was part of Missouri Territory | *'''1812-1819:''' Arkansas was part of Missouri Territory | ||
*'''1818:''' Quapaw Indians give up lands between the Arkansas and Red Rivers to the United States | *'''1818:''' Quapaw Indians give up lands between the Arkansas and Red Rivers to the United States | ||
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*'''2 March 1819:''' Arkansas became a separate territory. | *'''2 March 1819:''' Arkansas became a separate territory. | ||
*'''1820:''' First Federal Census, all reported missing | *'''1820:''' First Federal Census, all reported missing | ||
*'''1825-1826:''' Quapaw and Caddo removed | *'''1825-1826:''' Quapaw and Caddo removed to Red River Agency on Red River west of Arkansas. | ||
*'''1835:''' Most Indian tribes had been removed to Oklahoma. | *'''1835:''' Most Indian tribes had been removed to Oklahoma. | ||
*'''15 June 1836:''' Arkansas became a state. | *'''15 June 1836:''' Arkansas became a state. | ||