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French and Indian War
The French and Indian war began on May 28, 1754 when George Washington attacked the British. It ended on February 10, 1763 when the Treaty of Paris was signed. -
Treaty of Paris
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Lord Dunmore's War
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Logan's Lament
Logan delivered his famous speech under an Elm tree. -
The American Revolution Begins!
Shots fired at Lexington and Concord. -
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American Revolution
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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is signed and adopted by the thirteen colonies. -
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Articles of Confederation
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Surrender at Yorktown
The surrender at Yorktown is crucial in the American revolution, signaling the defeat of the British and America's soon to be independence from Britain. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty of Paris signals King George III surrendering to the colonies. America becomes an independent nation. -
Land Ordinance of 1785
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Northwest Territory is established
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Constitutional Convention
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Marietta is founded
Marietta is the first town in Ohio. -
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Indian Wars
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St. Clare's Shame
Arthur St. Clare is defeated by the indians in the greatest defeat of the U.S. army against american Indians. -
Battle of the Fallen Timbers
The turning point of the Indian wars. -
Treaty of Greenville
The Indians surrender to the U.S. ending the Indian Wars. -
Enabling Act of 1802
Allowed Ohio to enter the Union faster. -
Ohio becomes the 17th state in the Union
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Battle of Tippecanoe
Tecumseh's confederacy is defeated at the battle of tippecanoe when his brother Tenskwatawa foolishly attacks William Henry Harrison. -
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War of 1812
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Battle of the Thames
Tecumseh is killed in the Battle of the Thames.