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Ohio History

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  • Early Exploration

    Early Exploration
    In 1670, a French explorer, Rene-Robert Calvelier, claimed the Ohio region in the name of France.

  • Ohio Company

    Ohio Company
    In 1748, Virginians formed the Ohio Company. The Ohio Company is a company formed by Virginians to trade with the Indians.
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    war

    In 1775 the Revolutionary war began and ended in 1783.

  • War

    War
    In 1775, the Revolutionary War began and ended in 1783.
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    Ohio Indian war

    In 1790, the Ohio Indian war began and finally ended four years later in 1794.
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    Indian Wars

    In 1790, the Ohio Indian war began and finally ended four years later in 1794.

  • Treaty of Greenville

    Treaty of Greenville
    In 1795, Treaty of Greenville ended the Ohio Indaian Wars, Indians had to give up almost all of their land.

  • Capitol

    Capitol
    In 1800 the capitol became Chillicothe.

  • Govermemt Formed

    Govermemt Formed
    In 1802, Ohio formed a state government authorized by Congress.

  • Manufacturing

    Manufacturing
    In 1870 Benjamin F. Goodrich started to manufacture rubber goods in Arkon.

  • Turnpike

    Turnpike
    In 1955, the Turnpike was opened to the public.

  • Income Tax

    Income Tax
    In 1971 Ohio started an income tax.