1 mars 1803 - Ohio Statehood
Description:
What Happened?Ohio became a state, meaning that Shawnee reservations were now surrounded by an expanding non-Native population.
Settlers wanted all remaining Native lands removed to open more territory for farming and development.
Impact on Shawnee Removal
Pressure on Shawnee lands increased drastically as more settlers encroached.
Government officials accelerated efforts to push Shawnee westward into lands beyond the Mississippi.
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Date:
1 mars 1803
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 222 ans