Arkansas

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History Arkansas became a state in 1836.The Indian tribes called Osage and Caddo used to live there. One name of an immigrant was Spain. In 1830-1840 the US government moves Native Americans to Indian Territory. In 1861 Arkansas became a confederate in the civil war. Geography Arkansas is a southern state. The south is the low land and north is the high land. There are 4 great rivers. The rivers are the, red river, Ouachita River, Mississippi River, and the Arkansas River. The population is 2,834,797 there. Average temp in July there is about 80of there. The big city`s are fort smith, north little rock. The area is 53,179 sq.mi. Political scientist The governor is Mike Beebe. Arkansas is a democrat state. State abbreviation is AR. There are 4 reprevintives 3 democrats, 1 republican .the capital is little rock. Economist The minerals are petroleum, natural gas, and bauxite. The farm products are broiler chicken, soy beans, and rice.