Politics
Who won the election of 1836?
Andrew Jackson
Which governor did not believe Arkansas was ready for statehood?
Fulton
Who served as governor during Miller's absence?
Robert Crittenden
What did Crittenden offer to trade for 10 sections of land?
His house
When did the territorial capital of Arkansas move from the Arkansas Post to Little Rock?
1820
Who supported Henry Conway?
The Family
Who was the first governor of Arkansas?
James Miller
Who brought the printing press to Arkansas?
William Woodruff
What was the name of the steamboat that was the first to travel up the Arkansas River to the new capital?
The Eagle
What was the name of the first newspaper in Arkansas?
Gazette
Who supported Robert Crittenden?
The Whig Party
Who became one of the most powerful figures in the Arkansas Territory?
Crittenden
Who became the governor when Miller finally stepped down?
George Izard
Who wanted to get rid of the Native Tribes in Arkansas?
Crittenden
Which tribe did Crittenden oppose relocating to Arkansas?
Cherokee
Which political party were members of the Family associated with?
Who officially passed Arkansas becoming a state?
Andrew Jackson
Who signed a bill making Arkansas an independent territory?
James Monroe
What two things did people believe dueling was the best way to restore?
Honor
Reputation
Arkansas became the ______ state.
25th
Name the two groups that made up the general assembly.
Legislative Council
House of Representatives
Who began plans to construct an official capitol building in the Arkansas Territory?
John Pope
Who were the two people that were a part of the famous duel in the Arkansas Territory?
Crittenden & Conway
What was the first territorial capital of Arkansas?
AR Post
What was the name of the second newspaper in Arkansas?
AR Advocate