Arkansas Overview - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WEBJun 15, 2019 · Arkansas was readmitted to the Union in 1868 with Republicans in charge of all levels of government. Reconstruction provided the state’s former slaves their first real political power, and many African Americans rose to high positions of authority within state government and civic organizations.
Encyclopedia of Arkansas - Everything to Know about the 25th State
WEBOct 7, 2004 · 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 State Archives - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WEBApr 24, 2024 · The Arkansas State Archives (ASA), located in Little Rock (Pulaski County), is the official state archives of Arkansas and houses the state’s largest collection of documents, publications, photographs, and other material relating to Arkansas history.
Arkansas History on the Web - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WEBSpecial thanks to the Department of Arkansas Heritage. Additional support provided by the Arkansas Humanities Council. Additional support provided by the Arkansas General Assembly.
Geography and Geology - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WEBDec 4, 2023 · Geography has played an important and continuing role in the history and culture of Arkansas. From settlement patterns to Civil War battlefields to centers of economic development and political party affiliation , geographic patterns are obvious.
Native Americans - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · Arkansas was home to Native Americans long before Europeans arrived. The first explorers met Indians whose ancestors had occupied the region for thousands ...
Early Twentieth Century, 1901 through 1940 - Encyclopedia of …
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.
Civil War through Reconstruction, 1861 through 1874
WEBJun 6, 2024 · The Civil War was one of the greatest disasters in Arkansas history. More than 10,000 Arkansans—Black and white, Union and Confederate—lost their lives. Thousands of others were wounded. Devastation was widespread, and property losses ran into the millions of dollars.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WEBSep 12, 2023 · The Works Progress Administration (WPA), later called the Work Projects Administration, was the largest and best known of the federal work relief programs established by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to combat unemployment and stimulate a national economy ravaged by the Great Depression.
Arkansas History Calendar - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WEB1919. The notorious Elaine Massacre erupted, which marked the deadliest racial episode in Arkansas history. The lynchings and murders that occurred in Elaine arose out of whites’ fear and distrust of a black union organization in Phillips County.