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There were no roads yet in Ohio, and mostly muddy tracts in SW Pennsylvania. The Ohio River was the fastest way to go west. You could take flatboats from the origin of the Ohio River at PA, and go all the way to the Mississippi River.
french explorer La Salle discovered the Ohio River around 1682, this explorer also explored the Mississippi River but did not discover it.
French built fort duquesne
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The Ohio River
The Native Americans were forced to move west of the Mississippi River.
Pioneers crossed the Appalachian Mountains to settle in the Ohio River Valley due to the promise of fertile land, abundant resources, and economic opportunities. The region offered a chance for farming and trade, appealing to those seeking better livelihoods. Additionally, the growing population in the eastern United States created a demand for new land, driving expansion westward. The Ohio River itself provided a crucial transportation route for goods and settlers.
Ohio is the closest state to the Ohio River that's why it is called the Ohio River.
The Ohio River
The Ohio River forms Ohio's southern border.