Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Lakes, Rives, & Canals
This site provides a brief introduction to the river system and canals of Ohio. Includes a history of the canal system, details and maps of the drainage throughout the state, and how the river systems are used today.
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Ohio History Central: Tecumseh
This site presents a biography of Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee Indians.
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Ohio History Central: Shawnee Indians
A brief history of the Shawnee Indians in Ohio. Site also contains many links to information on other tribes, battles and complete texts of treaties.
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Ohio History Central: Michikinikwa or Little Turtle
Recounts the life of Little Turtle. Little Turtle was the war chief of the Miami Indians, the most powerful Indian Tribe in Ohio, who finally advocated for peace with the new United States government.
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Ohio History Central: Miami Indians
Learn the exciting story of the Miami Indians and how they became the most powerful Indian tribe in Ohio. Click on underlined words throughout the text to go to links containing related information.
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Ohio History Central: The Iroquois Indians
Information about the confederacy of Native Americans known as the Iroquois. Details how they lived and their allies and enemies, both foreign and from other Native American tribes.
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Ohio History Central: Ohio State Symbols
Do you know why states select symbols to represent them? Do you know how Ohio got the nickname "Buckeyes"? Find the answers to these questions and more at this site. Click on the words to be taken to information about the symbol, and a...
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Ohio History Central: Grange
A description of the establishment of the Grange, or Patrons of Husbandry, in the mid-1800s and how the movement helped farmers.
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Ohio History Central: Pontiac
This site provides a biographical sketch of Chief Pontiac. Discusses his ties to many different Native American Tribes. Also discusses Pontiac's Rebellion.
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Ohio History Central: Populist Party
The Populist Party was one of the more successful third parties, at least in state politics. Read about its platform on the national and state levels in the 1890s.
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Ohio History Central: Newton D. Baker
An interesting biography of Newton D. Baker, President Wilson's Secretary of War.
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Ohio History Central: Bull Moose Party
Find out about the spilt in the Republican Party during the campaign of 1912, which resulted in the formation of the Bull Moose Party, the progressive party which selected Theodore Roosevelt as its candidate.
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Ohio History Central: Delco
The automotive industry was expanding in the beginning of the 20th century. Read about a company that was developing improvements for automobils, the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company, otherwise known as Delco.
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Ohio History Central: Direct Primaries
Find out why the implentation of direct primaries was a result of corruption in the political process.
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Ohio History Central: Federal Reserve Act
A brief description of the creation of the Federal Reserve, a banking system that established twelve district banks across the nation.
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Ohio History Central: Fort Miamis
A brief description of Fort Miamis. This British- built fort played an important role in the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
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Ohio History Central: Samuel Gompers
A brief biography of Samuel Gompers focusing primarily on his activities in labor union history.
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Ohio History Central: Great Railroad Strike of 1877
Read how the Great Railroad Strike started and why federal troops were called in to control the strikers.
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Ohio History Central: Great Steel Strike of 1919
Ohio History Central gives a brief summary of the Great Steel Strike of 1919, an attempt by steel workers to get higher pay and a shorter work day. Find out the results of the strike.
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Ohio History Central: Hoovervilles
A very brief description of what Hoovervilles consisted of and why they were built.
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Ohio History Central: Interstate Commerce Act
Read about the conditions in the late 19th century that necessitated the passage of the Interstate Commerce Act, primarily to regulate railroad rates at the time.
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Ohio History Central: National Youth Administration
A brief description of the National Youth Administration, part of the WPA, explains how it helped unemployed young men and women during the Great Depression.
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Ohio History Central: Panic of 1893
A very brief discussion of the Panic of 1893, what set off the crisis, the national effects, as well as the consequences in Ohio.
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Ohio History Central: Pendleton Act
A brief accounting of why the Pendleton Act was passed, and what were the duties of the Civil Service Commission.