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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.