Historical Events tagged with "shawnee"

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Politics & Government

Shawnee Land Cession in Treaty of Wapakoneta

August 8th, 1831 193 years ago

Four hundred Shawnee individuals agreed to give up their lands in Ohio, seeking new opportunities in the expansive territories west of the Mississippi River. The Treaty of Wapakoneta facilitated this exchange, allowing the Shawnee to relocate to lands that promised more autonomy. Negotiated by representatives of the Shawnee Nation, the agreement aimed to reduce tensions and create peace with neighboring settlers. This significant movement highlights the broader trends of displacement faced by Native American tribes during this era.

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Politics & Government

Seneca and Shawnee Relinquish Ohio Land

July 20th, 1831 193 years ago

The Seneca and Shawnee people reached an agreement to cede their ancestral lands in western Ohio in exchange for 60,000 acres located west of the Mississippi River. This decision was driven by increasing pressures from American settlers and the U.S. government's policies favoring westward expansion. The negotiation reflected the broader context of Native American displacement during this era, marking a crucial shift in the land rights of these Indigenous communities.

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Politics & Government

Shawnee and Seneca Land Exchange Treaty Signed

August 3rd, 1829 195 years ago

The Treaty of Lewistown was signed, facilitating a land exchange between the Shawnee and Seneca tribes in Ohio for territories west of the Mississippi River. This agreement was part of a broader trend of displacement experienced by Indigenous peoples as the United States expanded westward, affecting the traditional lands of many Native American tribes. The negotiations reflected the changing dynamics between Native American tribes and the federal government in the face of increasing settler expansion and desire for land.

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Politics & Government

Treaty of St. Louis Proclaimed with Shawnee Nation

December 30th, 1825 199 years ago

The Treaty of St. Louis was proclaimed, marking a significant agreement between the United States and the Shawnee Nation. This treaty, negotiated in 1825, aimed to create peace between the U.S. government and the Shawnee people, addressing land rights and territorial claims. The proclamation took place in St. Louis, Missouri, where representatives of both sides sat down to formalize the treaty terms. This agreement was seen as essential for the expansion of white settlers into the Ohio Valley and involved concessions from the Shawnee regarding their homelands.

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Military & Warfare

Decisive Victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers

August 20th, 1794 230 years ago

The Battle of Fallen Timbers marked a pivotal encounter between United States forces and a confederation of Native American tribes, including the Shawnee, Wyandot, and Miami. Under the command of General Anthony Wayne, U.S. troops engaged the Native forces near present-day Toledo, Ohio, leading to a significant retreat of the confederacy. This clash was part of the larger Northwest Indian War, driven by American expansion into Native territories and the desire to secure land for settlement. The U.S. victory at this battle was instrumental in shaping future interactions and treaties between the United States and Native Americans.

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