August 8, 1831
Four hundred Shawnee people agree to relinquish their lands in Ohio in exchange for land west of the Mississippi River in the Treaty of Wapakoneta.
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On August 8, in the year 1831:
Four hundred Shawnee people agree to relinquish their lands in Ohio in exchange for land west of the Mississippi River in the Treaty of Wapakoneta.
The Mississippi River is the primary river of the largest drainage basin in the United States.
Why August 8, 1831 matters:
Four hundred Shawnee people agree to relinquish their lands in Ohio in exchange for land west of the Mississippi River in the Treaty of Wapakoneta.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: August 8, 1831
The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education.
The event on this day: Four hundred Shawnee people agree to relinquish their lands in Ohio in exchange for land west of the Mississippi River in the Treaty of Wapakoneta.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_River (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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