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The French and Indian War
The French and British were fighting over the rights to trade fur with the Indians. The French and Indians lost to the British who gained control over the 13 colonies. Ended with the Treaty of Paris. -
The Proclomation of 1763 is passed
The colonists are told by the British that they may not settle land west of the Appaichian mountains. -
The Declaration of Independence is signed
Thomas Jefferson writes the Document and it is signed by the first Continental Congress. -
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The American Revolution
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The Northwest Ordinance is passed
Settlements are told the rules for becoming a state.
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Marietta Ohio is founded
Marietta is our first official city in Ohio -
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Conflict between Settlers
The colonists and Indians fight over land in Ohio. The colonists are losing because they underestimate the Indians. -
The Battle of Tallen Timbers
Anthony Wayne brings trained soldiers and the Indians are forced to retreat. -
The Treaty of Greenville is signed
The Indians sign the treaty which gives almost all of their land to the colonists in Ohio. -
Ohio becomes a state.
Ohio fulfilled all of the requirements to become a state. -
The Battle of Tippecanoe
Tecumseh and his warriors fight against the Americans but are unable to win. Tecumseh knows that they need allies. -
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The War of 1812
The War of 1812 begins between the Americans and British, The British had been capturing American ships and kidnapping our sailors. Tecumseh fought with the British to get land if the war was won. The Americans won and Tecumseh was killed in battle. -
The Battle of Lake Erie
American ships blockade the British Navy from crossing Lake Erie. They were unable to reinforce their troops or bring in new supplies.
