Historical Events tagged with "ohio river"
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First Steamboat Reaches New Orleans from Pittsburgh
The first steamboat to travel from Pittsburgh to New Orleans arrived at its destination after an arduous 82-day journey. This remarkable feat of engineering and navigation showcased the capabilities of steamboat technology and its potential impact on transportation and commerce along America's rivers. The journey, which took place in the early years of the 19th century, marked a pivotal moment for trade and settlement in the region, as water routes became more accessible and efficient for the movement of goods and people.
Continue ReadingIroquois Land Cession to British Colonies
The Treaty of Lancaster involved the Iroquois Confederacy ceding lands between the Allegheny Mountains and the Ohio River to British colonial authorities. Negotiated in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the treaty was signed to formalize territorial agreements as colonial expansion intensified. Key figures included the Iroquois leaders and British colonists, seeking to strengthen their foothold in North America and navigate growing tensions with France. The event marked a significant assertion of colonial claims over Native lands, reshaping the dynamics of the region.
Continue ReadingIroquois Confederacy Signs Nanfan Treaty
Representatives of the Iroquois Confederacy ceded a significant tract of land north of the Ohio River to the English Crown in a formal treaty known as the Nanfan Treaty. This agreement was executed in an effort to secure peace and trade relations, as well as to stabilize colonial tensions. It outlined the territories that would now be recognized as part of England's domain, affecting the balance of power in the region.
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