Historical Events tagged with "territorial agreements"
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Iroquois 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 ReadingStefan Uroš I and Venice Peace Treaty Signed
King Stefan Uroš I of Serbia and the Republic of Venice signed a peace treaty to establish diplomatic and trade relations. This agreement aimed to resolve ongoing tensions and reinforced territorial boundaries between Serbia and Venice. The negotiations were crucial for regional stability, benefiting both parties economically and politically. The treaty laid the groundwork for future cooperation and peace.
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