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Ohio Frontier History and Challenges

Ohio Frontier History and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the establishment of Marietta by Rufus Putnam and the Ohio Company, marking a significant chapter in American history. The settlers aimed to create a model society, rejecting slavery and bringing old-world traditions. The documentary, produced by Shelburne Films and WOUB, covers the Ohio frontier from 1785 to 1795, highlighting the challenges faced in the wild country. It also delves into the conflict with Native Americans, which threatened the settlements. The legacy of the Ohio Company is depicted through accurate 3D animations, showcasing the impact on the development of the Midwest.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of Rufus Putnam and his group when they established Marietta?

To find gold

To establish a legal settlement in the Northwest Territory

To create a new state

To build a military base

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Ohio Company's move beyond the recognized borders of the United States?

It caused a conflict with Canada

It resulted in a new state being formed

It led to the discovery of new trade routes

It was the first official move westward

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What traditions did the Ohio Company of Associates bring to Marietta?

Industrial factories

Schools, churches, and doctors

Slavery and plantations

Military training camps

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Ohio Company of Associates reject in their new settlements?

Industrialization

Education

Slavery

Religious practices

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the documentary produced by Shelburne Films and WOUB?

The Industrial Revolution

The Gold Rush

The Ohio frontier from 1785 to 1795

The American Civil War

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenges did the settlers face in the Ohio frontier?

Disease outbreaks

Lack of food supplies

Conflicts with Native American Indians

Harsh weather conditions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked the beginning of a five-year war with Native American Indians?

The discovery of gold

The massacre at Big Bottom on the Muskingum River

The building of a new fort

The signing of a peace treaty

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