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The
History
Of
Ohio
By: Paige Sabo-Dolich
6th Grade Student at MMS
The History of Ohio
A report by: Paige Sabo-Dolich
Before the settlers started settling in Ohio, Native Americans lived in
the state for thousands of years. Ohio was first settled by the Paleo Indians.
This group lived in the area as early as 13,000 B.C. After the Paleo Indians
left the area, Ohio was once again settled by Indians. This time they were the
Hopewell, Adena, and Mississippian tribes. These specific groups built giant
earthworks called mounds. The tribe would use the mounds to bury the dead
or precious items. In central Ohio, there is a famous mound called Serpent
Mound.
Picture of Serpent Mound in Col.umbus, Ohio
In the mid-18th century, the British government started trading fur with
the Native Americans. During the Revolutionary War, a group of Indians led
by a chief named Pontiac rebelled. This rebellion against the settlers is
known as 'Pontiac's Rebellion.' After the rebellion, a man named Henry
Bouquet signed a truce with the Indians.
After being defeated in the colonists rebellion, Britain finally ceded
Ohio and gave it to America. During 1778, the Northwest Ordinance was
signed and the town of Marietta was established by the Ohio Company of
Associates. After our Democratic government was established, the United
States Congress prohibited slavery in the Ohio Territory. Settlers from New
England and New York rapidly increased Ohio's population. Most settlers
from the South settled along the Ohio River.
In December, 1801, Ohio's population reached 45,000 . By 1803, Ohio
had the population amout needed to apply for statehood. The amount they
needed was 60,000 people to apply. In the same year, President Jefferson
agreed to the boundaries and Constitution of Ohio, making
Ohio the 17th state in America.
The state of Ohio, still prohibiting slavery, played an active roll in the
Underground Railroad. Since of this law, some Ohioans built colleges and
schools that admitted African Americans and women. During the Civil War,
Ohio produced more soldiers per Capita than any other state. Ohio's major
river, the Ohio River, also contributed as well. The Ohio River played a role
in transporting people and troops. Our state also provided many senior chiefs.
After the Civil War, Ohio grew rapidly in industry. Being located on the
Great Lakes, Ohio had the advantage to send materials and products to the
Northeast, especially New York. The Great Lakes served as a major
transportation route for many travelers and shipping companies. Factories
and businesses made what people made formerly at home and made it more
convenient to buy the product at a store.
In 1912, the Constitutional Convention was held by Charles B.
Galbreath. Galbreath had concerns for the new industries. After the
convention, the General Assembly had ballots to ratify laws and
constitutional amendments originating in the Legislature.
During the 1900s, Ohio continued to grow as a state. Amusement parks
were built and cities were developed. Many families like me have found it
home.
Major cities in Ohio include Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, Cincinnati,
and Akron.
Political map of Ohio
Ohio has many physical features. These include plains, rivers, and lakes.
Fast Facts about Ohio
The first ambulance was invented in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1865
Akron was the first city to use police cars.
Seven United States presidents came from Ohio.
Ohio was the first state to produce a hot dog in 1900.
50% of America's population live in a 500 mile radius of Columbus.
Chewing gum was patented in 1869.
Jesse Owens grew up in Cleveland.
State bird is the cardinal.