Evansville History

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Where does the Ohio River begin?

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Pittsburg, Pennslyvania

Front

The Ohio River flows into the ______.

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Mississippi River

Front

The Native Americans called the Ohio River O-Y-O which means _______.

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beautiful river

Front

Who purchased the original land of Evansville?

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Hugh McGary

Front

What was the original name of Evansville?

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McGary's Landing

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In 1814, McGary wanted to make Evansville _____.

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a county seat.

Front

What is the name of Hugh McGary's helpful friend?

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Robert Evans

Front

What type of advice did Evans give McGary about Evansville? Options: how to connect Evansville to other cities, how to sell the land to other people, how to create high schools in the city, how to grow the city

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how to grow the city

Front

During the Civil War, ________________.

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people were divided over slavery.

Front

How did some people in Vanderburgh County help in the Civil War?

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Some fought in the war.