American Revolution
When did the Revolutionary War begin?
April 19, 1775
When did Ohio become a state?
1803,
How many Native American tribes called Ohio home?
9
Erie, Kickapoo, Wyandot, Miami, Iroquois, Lenape, Mingos, Seneca, Shawnee
What Amerindian culture was located in present day Chillicothe?
The ancient Hopewell people. The live there from 200BC until 500BC. The Amerindian culture had trade routes extending to the Rocky Mountains. They built earthen mounds for ceremonial and burial purposes throught the Scioto and Ohio river valleys.
What is the town of Tombstone known for?
The shoot out at the O.K. Corral.
When did Revolutionary war end?
September 3, 1783
What state borders northern Ohio?
Michigan
How did treaties often harm the Native Americans?
The treaties would appear mutally beneficial but in realisty they caused serious problems for the Native American communities. Deceitful federal agents negotiated unfair treaties, translators purposefully miscommunicated the contents of the treaties and some Native Americans were forced to sign under fear for their lives.
What zombil movie was filmed in Chillicothe, Ohio?
"How I Got Here" this movie focuses on a group of survivors, including a young boy who grows up during the outbreak and learns to survive.
What individuals were involved in the shoot out at the O.K. corral?
The Earps: Whatt, Virgil, Morgan, Warren and James
The Cowboys
Who were the patriots?
The Colonists living in the British North American Colonies. They were also known as revolutionaries, continentals, colonials, rebels, Yankees, or Whigs.
Where did the name for Ohio come from?
Iroquois, Native American Tribe, had a word "oyo" whichh means "great river."
What happened in the State of Ohio during 1840-1845?
Removal of Native Americans. However, a number of Native Americans remained in Ohio after the Removal. Some just flatly refused to go west. The government simply declared those people no longer indian.
What important convention did Chillicothe?
Chillicothe hoseted the Ohio Constitutional Convention to aid Ohio in becoming a state.
Who was the famous doctor involved in this incident?
Doc Holliday
Who are the Loyalsts?
Those living in the colonies and remained faithful to the Crown/King. They were also known as Royalists, King's Men, or Tories.
Where was the first permanent settlement for Ohio?
Marietta
What famous Shawnee leader tried to unite eastern Native American Tribes?
Tecumseh. He tried to unite eastern tribes under a movement called the Pan-Indian Unity in early 1800's. The alliance allowed the tribes to band together to fight against colonization until it was dissipated by American shortly after Tecumseh was defeated in the Battle of Thames in 1813.
What does the word Chillicothe mean?
The name derives from a Shawnee word meaning "principal town." Chillicothe served as capital of the Northwest Territory. It was the state capital twice.
Can you go to the ice cream restaurant that Wyatt Earp liked to go to?
Yes, the ice cream store is open to this day. I can personally tell you that the ice cream tastes good, and is very much appreciated as a relief to the desert heat.
What were the British Soldiers called?
British, Crown, Regulars,or Lobster Backs.
How many presidents are from the State of Ohio?
7
William Henry Harrison, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Bengamin Harrison, William McKinley, William Howard Taft and Warren G. Harding.
What two Native American tribes migrated toward present day Toledo region?
Ottawa and Seneca.
Who founded the city of Chillicothe?
It was founded by Nathaniel Massie, in 1796, a Virginian who was a surveyor and land speculator. He helped in making the territory a state. He is a member of the Ohio Hall of Fame.
Did the incident happen at the O.K. Corral?
No, it actually happened in a vacant lot near the corral.