3.6: Contrasting Tales of Settlement: Blue Jacket and Rufus Putnam in the Northwest Territory

Send us Fan MailWe’ll focus on the American Midwest with this episode: specifically, the areas affected by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.  These fertile lands north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River were considered ripe for American settlement…unless you and your kin were already living there and had done so for generations.  In this episode of History: Beyond the Textbook, our last in our arc of looking at “The West” during these Crucial Years, we’ll explore the Northwest Territory using the experiences of Shawnee leader Blue Jacket and Army Engineer Rufus Putnam.Key PeopleBlue JacketRufus PutnamJoseph BrantArthur St. ClairKey Events/IdeasNorthwest Ordinance of 1787Land Ordinance of 1785Treaty of Fort HarmarSt. Clair's DefeatWe're back for Season Four of History: Beyond the Textbook!  This season will  focus on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Federalist Era" in the years roughly 1789-1800.  The first six episodes will release every Tuesday from October 28-December 2, while the second six episodes will be released every Tuesday from February 17-March 24.   Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," Season Two, "America's Revolution," and Season Three, "America's Crucial Years," wherever you listen to your podcasts!Feel free to contact us with feedback or questions by clicking the "Send Us a Text" link or email us at: [email protected]