Arkansas

Arkansas is a landlocked state in the West South Central region of the Southern United States. It borders Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, Texas to the southwest, and Oklahoma to the west. Its name derives from the Osage language, and refers to their relatives, the Quapaw people. The state's diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the densely forested land in the south known as the Arkansas Timberlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River and the Arkansas Delta.

Some of the key events about Arkansas

1836
Arkansas became the 25th state to join the United States
1838
Forced relocation of Cherokee people along the Trail of Tears resulted in thousands of deaths
1861
Arkansas seceded from the Union to join the Confederacy during the Civil War
1862
The University of Arkansas was established in Fayetteville
1874
Brooks-Baxter War erupted, a violent political dispute over the governorship
1881
The Arkansas State Capitol building construction began in Little Rock
1919
Elaine Race Riot occurred, one of the deadliest racial conflicts in U.S. history
1921
Hot Springs National Park was officially established, becoming the oldest park managed by the National Park Service
1927
The Great Mississippi Flood devastated large areas of Arkansas
1957
Central High School in Little Rock was desegregated, marking a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement
1957
Little Rock Crisis unfolded when federal troops were deployed to enforce school desegregation
1966
The Arkansas River Navigation System was completed, improving transportation and commerce
1968
A devastating tornado outbreak killed 35 people across the state
1980
Cuba-U.S. Mariel boatlift led to riots at Fort Chaffee refugee processing center
1992
Walmart, founded in Arkansas, became the largest retailer in the United States
1994
The William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park was announced for Little Rock
1994
A series of tornadoes killed 14 people and injured over 100 across Arkansas
2004
The Arkansas Studies Institute was established to preserve and share the state's history
2011
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opened in Bentonville, showcasing a world-class collection
2014
A major tornado outbreak caused widespread destruction and 16 fatalities in the state

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