Indiana history: Miami and Shawnee, Northwest Territory, statehood in 1816, Civil War era, Indianapolis 500, and industry.
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- What two Native American tribes originally lived in Indiana?
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Miami and Shawnee- How did the Shawnee people survive in Indiana?
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Hunting and gathering food from the land- How did the Miami people survive in Indiana?
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Farming and hunting- What language did the Miami tribe speak?
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Miami language- Did Native Americans stay in Indiana after American settlers arrived?
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No, they were forced to leave- When did French explorers visit Indiana?
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Late 1600s and 1700s- What was the Northwest Territory?
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A large area of land that the United States claimed after independence- When was the Northwest Territory created?
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1787- Before Indiana became a state, what was it called?
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Indiana Territory- Did the Northwest Territory become just Indiana or multiple states?
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Multiple states- In what year did Indiana become a state?
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1816- What number state was Indiana when it joined the Union?
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The 19th state- What was Indiana's first state capital?
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Corydon- What year was Indianapolis founded?
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1821- Why was Indianapolis chosen to be the capital?
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Because it was in the center of the state
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