Who had owned the Indiana territory before the USA? the territory that is now Indiana?

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The land which today is Indiana was held by Native American peoples for millennia. Land ownership was viewed differently between Native Americans and White Settlers. Let me point you to two interesting sources in the links below.

The 1st link gives you a good historical account of the early Native American peoples. It then describes periods of French control, British control, and finally the American takeover. The 2nd link from the Indiana storical Society gives you a good account of the displacement of the Native Americans by European settlers in the 19th Century.

The 3rd link is Wikipedia which as always gives a decent overview. USA viewed the land as part of the Northwest Territory (the Territory Northwest of the River Ohio 1787-1803). The Indiana territory was acquired through a series of conflicts and treaties.It wasn’t automatically "bought" in one transaction.

Indiana became a State in 1816. The 1795 Treaty of Greenville was intended to protect "Indian territory". The Treaties of Fort Wayne (1803) and Vincennes (1804) forced Native American peoples to cede their homelands.

"Through conflict and successive treaties, ownership of almost all Native American lands in Indiana was transferred to the federal government by the mid-nineteenth century. " I could copy and paste a lot of text from these websites. But, I think it is better and quicker for you if you read it there directly (see links below).

I hope this helps. Your question appeared simple. But, as often is the case in history, it is important to examine events from different vantage points.

The conquest of Indiana is probably a more apt description of events. Native American peoples were forced to leave their homes and migrate to the Kansas Territory and other locales. Sources: http://www.kindredtrails.com/Indiana-html ; http://www.indianahistory.org/programming/immigration/INTRO/intro7.html ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/story_of_indiana#Indiana_Territory .

One site says there weren't really that many. Which is to say, The original inhabitants of the area that is now Indiana included: The Illini Indians The Miami Indians (including the Wea) The Shawnee Indians Other Indian tribes who migrated into or through Indiana after Europeans arrived: The Lenape/Delaware Indians The Iroquois Indians (Seneca and Cayuga) The Kickapoo Indians The Muncie Indians The Nanticoke Indians The Potawatomi Indians The Wyandot Indians But, "There are no federally recognized Indian tribes based in Indiana today. " Meanwhile, says, "The Territory of Indiana was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1800, until November 7, 1816, when the southern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Indiana."

Additionally, "It was the first new territory created from lands of the Northwest Territory, which had been organized in 1787 by the Northwest Ordinance. " So you can date U.S. "possession" of Indiana Territory from the Northwest Ordinance in 1787 or official declaration of the territory in 1800 or official existence of the state in 1816. Your choice.

Sources: http://www.native-languages.org/indiana.htm .

1 The Territory of Indiana was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1800, until November 7, 1816, when the southern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Indiana. The Indiana Territory was created by an Act of Congress and signed into law by President John Adams on May 7, 1800, effective on July 4. It was the first new territory created from lands of the Northwest Territory, which had been organized in 1787 by the Northwest Ordinance.

The territory originally contained approximately 259,824 square miles (430,000 km²) of land. The territory ceased to exist when Indiana statehood was approved in 1816. The territory was first governed by William Henry Harrison who oversaw the negotiation of treaties opening up the territory to settlement, the establishment of a popularly elected government, and the basic development of infrastructure.At the outbreak of Tecumseh's War the territory was on the front line of battle and Harrison led the territory's militia and regulars in the Battle of Tippecanoe, and then in the subsequent invasion of Canada during the War of 1812.

Thomas Posey was appointed to the vacant governorship, but the legislature dominated the territorial government for its remaining years. In June 1816 a constitutional convention was held and a state government was formed. The territory was dissolved on November 7, 1816, by an act of Congress granting statehood to Indiana.(Isn't it amazing what a few seconds on Google can accomplish?

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1 The Territory of Indiana was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1800, until November 7, 1816, when the southern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Indiana. The Indiana Territory was created by an Act of Congress and signed into law by President John Adams on May 7, 1800, effective on July 4. It was the first new territory created from lands of the Northwest Territory, which had been organized in 1787 by the Northwest Ordinance.

The territory originally contained approximately 259,824 square miles (430,000 km²) of land. The territory ceased to exist when Indiana statehood was approved in 1816. The territory was first governed by William Henry Harrison who oversaw the negotiation of treaties opening up the territory to settlement, the establishment of a popularly elected government, and the basic development of infrastructure.At the outbreak of Tecumseh's War the territory was on the front line of battle and Harrison led the territory's militia and regulars in the Battle of Tippecanoe, and then in the subsequent invasion of Canada during the War of 1812.

Thomas Posey was appointed to the vacant governorship, but the legislature dominated the territorial government for its remaining years. In June 1816 a constitutional convention was held and a state government was formed. The territory was dissolved on November 7, 1816, by an act of Congress granting statehood to Indiana.(Isn't it amazing what a few seconds on Google can accomplish?

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The Territory of Indiana was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1800, until November 7, 1816, when the southern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Indiana. The Indiana Territory was created by an Act of Congress and signed into law by President John Adams on May 7, 1800, effective on July 4. It was the first new territory created from lands of the Northwest Territory, which had been organized in 1787 by the Northwest Ordinance.

The territory originally contained approximately 259,824 square miles (430,000 km²) of land. The territory ceased to exist when Indiana statehood was approved in 1816. The territory was first governed by William Henry Harrison who oversaw the negotiation of treaties opening up the territory to settlement, the establishment of a popularly elected government, and the basic development of infrastructure.At the outbreak of Tecumseh's War the territory was on the front line of battle and Harrison led the territory's militia and regulars in the Battle of Tippecanoe, and then in the subsequent invasion of Canada during the War of 1812.

Thomas Posey was appointed to the vacant governorship, but the legislature dominated the territorial government for its remaining years. In June 1816 a constitutional convention was held and a state government was formed. The territory was dissolved on November 7, 1816, by an act of Congress granting statehood to Indiana.(Isn't it amazing what a few seconds on Google can accomplish?

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2 I believe the land Indiana occupies was 'owned' by England. We got it as a result of the Revolutionary War. I got that from Jeopardy!

I believe the land Indiana occupies was 'owned' by England. We got it as a result of the Revolutionary War. I got that from Jeopardy!

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