They have very little snow during the winter. and the ice is not thicker than a dollar." In 1819. the Arkansas Territory found itself with a population of 14 thousand Americans. This number quickly grew to 30 thousand and by 1830 as more settled conditions developed in the territory. Immigration to Arkansas exploded in the late 1830s as it increased to 98 thousand in 1840. Improved travel conditions are credited for making such large migrations easier. Black slaves accounted for 14 percent of the American population in 1820 and 20 percent by 1840. This population influx was also accompanied by the unfortunate westward trek of a number of Indian tribes. During the 1820s. it would not be an uncommon sight to see a steamboat traveling the waters of the Arkansas and White Rivers in the territory. Some 83 steamboats carried on a great amount of the trade and immigrant transportation of the day. Road travel was complicated by the lack of bridges and fallen trees. The Federal Government provided funds to the territory for the improvement of navigation and for road development.
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