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Americana Corner
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Rediscover the stories of America’s incredible founding and first century of expansion, and, in turn, a love of history and country. Each week we publish articles and videos about the great events, founding documents, and inspirational leaders who helped create and shape our country. And, each month, we spotlight Preserving America grant recipients focused on telling the great American story and how our fellow citizens are keeping alive our heroes of the past.
For informative stories of the great events, founding documents, and inspirational leaders who helped create and shape our country, subscribe to our channel and our blog at americanacorner.com
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Settling the Ohio Frontier
In the 1780s, American pioneers began moving into the Ohio frontier and met resistance from Indian tribes who claimed the land as their own. The clash between these two disparate cultures resulted in the Northwest Indian War, the first war ever fought by the new constitutional government. Determined to protect the pioneers and encourage settlement, President Washington tried to purchase land from the tribes rather than committing to an expensive war. In January 1789, Territorial Governor Arthur St. Clair convinced several chiefs to sign the Treaty of Fort Harmar, which essentially ceded all of Ohio to the United States. But the Shawnee, encouraged by promises of British support, refused to sign the treaty or acknowledge its legitimacy.
Tom Hand, creator and publisher of Americana Corner, explores the clash between settlers and Indian tribes on the Ohio frontier, and why it still matters today.
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Encyclopedia Virginia
Library of Congress
New York Public Library
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National Gallery of Art
National Archives
University of South Florida
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Picryl
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
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Tom Hand, creator and publisher of Americana Corner, explores the clash between settlers and Indian tribes on the Ohio frontier, and why it still matters today.
Photo Credits:
Encyclopedia Virginia
Library of Congress
New York Public Library
Digital Commonwealth
National Gallery of Art
National Archives
University of South Florida
Alamy
Picryl
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Wikimedia
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If i could go back in time i would go back to those times. It's on my bucket list I'm heading that way to new England next va k 👍💯
The Mayflower II was a very big deal in the late 50s. My mother couldn't wait to get us to Plymouth and see it! Wonderful historic area to this day.
Can I please suggest changing the title to ,” colonizing the …” settling makes it sound too quaint and empty . Thank you if you do .
Walked those fields many years ago while living in Bedford. Thank you for bringing back some good memories. 😊
Another excellent episode! Unfortunately today's educators hardly, if ever touch on the NW expansion or the conflict between settlers and native Americans. Thanks for breaking it down with accurate images to go along with Tom's excellent storytelling. The music is top notch too!
Thats my family on my grandfathers side. We traced it back. Its unreal
Thanks for doing this. Much appreciated! Armed Forces Heritage Museum in Burlington City, NJ
If djt wins, many people will comprise the new slave class.
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How somebody can talk aboult the Sullivan's expedition with a smile on the face?
Super presentation!
Thank you, Bill. Take care.
These are great posts!
Thank you for watching! Take care.
thank you senor
This is good😊
There would be no America if not for England.
A British civil war fought on colonial soil.
_"A man who fails to assert his rights, has none."_
yO s_______ iT's YoUr BiRtHdaY wE gOnnA paRty liKe it'S ...
Can you please tell me how I can attach a modern-made flag to a wooden flag pole using an 18th century method? How were flags attached to poles when carried into battle or mounted in a fortress?
Where is Michael Cresap? Do you believe he was part of the Yellow Creek Massacre, as did Chief Logan? Or do you think it was Colonel Overstreet who massacred Logan’s family? I’ve been a member of the Cresap Society forever as a descendant. When I was little, he definitely was blamed and my family were ashamed.
Wonderful to discover your YouTuve platform! Thoroughly enjoy the information and education!!
Hi Tom!
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Cheer~~~the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.😊
16 years later the unresolved impressment issue erupted into war.
So sigma rizzler skibidi Ohio
Love this channel!
I have the Lees in my family as well! What I find fascinating is Robert E Lee’s military congressional records describing him as a dark complexioned man 😮. Also, him having a ‘negro’ half-brother. I’ve been forced to completely rethink/relearn what’s been taught about a lot of history.
Thanks so much for this chapter.
Thanks for another excellent video! I had no idea that the men at the Convention even considered writing federal control of slavery in our Constitution.
Lovely video, sir! Very informative and enjoyable!
I love your channel! Ó¿Ò
Thank you!
These clips and posts are marvelous. As the former administrator of the education site for K-12 teachers at the NEH, I'm especially delighted for these concise, compact "lessons."
Thank you for your comment. We welcome educators and students to explore and reference our content, whether for research, classroom use, or personal learning. Take care.
My 12th great grand father, Thomas Graves, was one of the first Jamestown colonist, and part of the House of Burgesses.
Thanks so much for this wonderful series.
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching.
I recommend that you explore the family of Lieutenant Todd who took Hamilton to Governor Henry. He was an ancestor of Mary Todd Lincoln
What??? "How our patriots were able to overcome so much adversity" Rebels:20 warships with 350 cannon plus 3000 men(plus 20 supply ships) Royal Navy: 3 warships with 58 cannon plus 700 British Army men (eventually relieved by 6 more ships) The Rebels lost the battle. Interestingly they only talk about the first half of the campaign on here,there is a couple of more informative vids on utube.
Thanks for a superb video! I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that the U.S. Constitution is one of the most important documents in history, but Gouverneur Morris's prose raises it to the realms of great literature.
A British civil war fought on colonial soil.
This is gold 👏👏thanks for sharing 👏👏⭐️🏆
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Take care.
I’m so appreciative of this video.
Great stuff 👏👏
Love it. Great videos 👏👏
Why does France get all the credit in high school history classes? That's not rhetorical - I really wish someone would explain this.
Did not know there was a fugitive slave act that early on. I only knew of the one in the 1850's that helped precipitate the Civil War.
Fantastic! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this information. I've been enjoying your videos and learning about the first century of our country and I find it so fascinating.
Thank you for watching! Take care.
§ They say - George Washington's yielding his power And stepping away. Is that true? I wasn't aware that was something A person could do. § ~ King George III, "Hamilton" by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Everything about Florida IS Spain and Will always be
These clips are wonderful. Brief but concise synopses of history that almost all can absorb.
Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching. Take care.
your country is going to shit