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Ohio outlaws Slavery
When Ohio outlawed slavery in 1802 it was a sign to slaves that Ohio was a safe place to be. It also showed that they could come here to make a new life for themselves. Many slaves moved North towards Canada through the Underground Railroad, but they also would stop and live in Ohio because they could be free. -
Ohio founded
Ohio came out of the Northwest territory. It got its name from the Ohio River. Ohio was admitted as the 17th state of the United States. -
Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was a route for slaves escaping slavery. The route consisted of multiple houses and hide outs. These home owners housed the slaves along there way to the north. One leader of the Underground Railroad was Harriet Tubman. -
Railroads in America
Railroads in America changed transportation for the entire world forever. The use of the locomotion during this time period put the canals almost full out of business. The railroads were the more efficient way of trade and transportation. -
American Civil War
The Civil War was between the Confederacy and the Union. The great battle was over the Souther states seceding from the Union after President Lincoln was elected President. There were also many disagreements on slave laws all throughout America. -
Goodyear tire and Rubber industries founded in Akron
The Goodyear industry changed the world by being one of the leading rubber industry. It was based in Akron which made Ohio's economy extremely profitable. The Goodyear company is still popular today. -
Invention of Planes
The invention of Planes changed the world forever. It made traveling over seas from long challenging trips to fast flights that only would take a few hours. This invention would also make the economy for Ohio and America boom because of the business people made off selling Planes and tickets to ride on the Planes. -
World War 1
World War 1 was a global war that lasted from 1914-1918. The war was started after a Siberian nationalist named Gavrilo Princip killed Frank Ferdinand who was the Archduke of Austria. Alliances from other countries were formed from all across the world which made it a global war. -
Rockefeller being the wealthiest man in for oil
John D. Rockefeller is considered the richest man in modern history. He made his largest fortune in the oil business. He brought great business all throughout America including Ohio. -
World War 2
World War 2 was obviously the Second World War in earths history. This War was in a nutshell a battle between the Nazis and countries from all around the world who joined forces and were call the Allies. The Allies won the war in the end.
