0
Ohio River
The Ohio River starts in Pennsylvania and ends in Illinois where it flows into the Mississippi.
405 Questions
What state is close to the Ohio river?
Ohio borders Michigan to the northwest, Ontario Canada to the north ( we share a border with Canada in the middle of Lake Erie) Pennsylvania to the northeast, West Virginia to the east, Kentucky to the south, and Indiana to the west.
What is the state fish of Ohio?
Deer, Raccon, Squirel, Chipmunk, Buzzard, Owls, Newts, Coyote, Turkey, Pheasant, Possum, Groundhogs, Various Hawks, Cardinals, Blue jays, various humming birds, Black bears, various turtles (box, painted, and snapping turtles are the most common), various non poisonous snakes, Venemous snakes (two types of Rattlesnakes, and copper heads), various spiders (notable are the Brown Recluse, the Black Widow, and the Wolf spider), bobcats, bald eagles,
Fish species are numerous but inlcude the most common are walleye, trout, perch, bass catfish, pike.
Waterfowl include ducks (Mallard is the most common, Canadian geese, seagulls, and various Cranes).
Why did the french fear british control over the Ohio river valley?
Both the French and the British are interested in fur trade. And also that the Ohio River Valley connects the Louisiana and the New France territory. If the British claim that land, then these two French territory will not be connected.
The colonists idea of expansion was important to make their land a bigger area. However when the french settled in to the ohio river valley it stopped expansion of britain which angered them and caused conflict. The british asked nicely for them to move out but the french were not intimidated
Who did the Ohio river valley belong to before the french and Indian war?
Shared by the French and Native Americans
Why did England want control over the Ohio river valley?
The Ohio River was the main conduit to the Mississippi River. As such, the land around the Ohio protected the important transportation route. The vast, at the time unsettled land, held a wealth of natural resources to be exploited.
Why did the Patriots need the Ohio River Valley for the American Revolution?
Because they needed the land
Nothwest territory
In 1753 who fought the british over settlements in the ohio river valley?
The French had claimed the Ohio River Valley first, so they are the ones who fought against the British.
Why is the Ohio River important?
The Ohio river was important during the civil war. Since most of the states south of the river were slave states and most of the north states were free, many slave crossed the river to try and get freedom.
The Tennessee river was a central component of one of the world's greatest irrigation and hydropower systems and a major waterway of the southeastern United States.
What Olympic Gold medal winner threw his medal in the Ohio River?
The story is said about Muhammad Ali (aka Cassius Clay) that after he was refused to be served at a whites only restaurant he threw his gold medal into the Ohio River. Others claim that he lost it and the story is not true. He did receive a new gold medal in 1996 at the Olympic games in Atlanta.
Why did the British forbid the American colonists to settle in the Ohio River Valley?
Pontiac's Rebellion occurred. The British were concerned about Indian attacks on settlers west of the Applachains. To prevent them, the issued the Proclaimation of 1763, banning such settlement.
British army could not protect the settlers from the Native Americans. - apex
What land did the french and english both claim?
French and English both claimed what is current day Canada. Henry Hudson claimed Hudson Bay for England in 1611. However, the French founded Quebec City in 1608.
Why did the french send troops to drive the British out of the Ohio valley?
The French came to the Ohio River Valley because it allowed them to control the Mississippi river and the valley offered a bountiful amount of fertile farmland which was not offered in their Quebec territory.
Where is the Historic Southwest Ohio Inc. in Cincinnati Ohio located?
The address of the Historic Southwest Ohio Inc. is: Po Box 62475, Cincinnati, OH 45262-0475
Was Slavery prohibited north of the Ohio River?
The Ordinance for the Government of Territory of the United States Northwest of the Ohio River, passed by Congress on July 13, 1787, states "There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in said territory."
