Indiana - The United States, whose lands lie in the Midwest of the country. Indiana has a rich history of formation and development. At the moment, it is one of the most industrially developed territories of the United States of America. In everyday life, Indiana is called the "state of the khuziery" (horseback).
Early state history
Many centuries before the first Europeans set foot on American lands, the territory of the current state of Indiana was inhabited by many different Indian tribes, among which the most numerous were Indians belonging to the Mississippian culture. They erected high mounds, on the flat tops of which they organized their settlements. Some of these structures are intact to the present day.
The successors of the Indians who built the mounds were such tribes as Miami, Shoni, Vea. They mastered these lands until the Iroquois came and replaced them as a result of bloody skirmishes.
Europe in the struggle for American lands
The beginning of the European history of Indiana lands dates back to the middle of the 17th century, when explorer Renee de La Salle first set foot on American lands and led the French, who arranged for the Indians to sell weapons for furs. In the XVIII century, this territory was called New France, it also included the area of the current state of Ohio. However, in 1761, Great Britain began the struggle for these territories. The British managed to win the right to land in the northeastern part of America, and already in 1763, Indiana began to belong to them.
But the Indians, who actively supported the French, were extremely dissatisfied with this development of the situation and continued their resistance to the British, which resulted in a whole war initiated by the Indian leader Pontiac. The war lasted several years, and despite the predictable defeat of the Indian tribes, the British seriously had to make room and limit their claims to these lands.
In the second half of the XVIII century, a province was created called Quebec, which included Indiana and a number of lands of other future states of America. Clashes with the Indians continued and were increasingly threatening. The first US president, George Washington, connected a significant number of army soldiers to the confrontation, but American troops suffered more and more serious losses. It was only towards the end of the century that peace was concluded between the Americans and the Indians with the recognition of American power.
After the northwestern part of the developed lands received the status of the state and the name "United States of America", the territories of the states of Ohio, Michigan and others began to stand out. This is also the state of Indiana, which was mainly inhabited by natives, and the European population was still in minority. Headed by William Harrison, in the future - one of the presidents of the United States.
The state of Indiana, whose cities took turns receiving the status of the capital, is distinguished by a dynamic and very controversial history of formation. The start, made by the first governor with such a big name, turned out to be promising in terms of both economic and political development. Since 1985, the capital of the state of Indiana - the city of Indianapolis, located in the heart of the "land of the Khujeres."
Economic Development Indiana
The following decades were marked by political disputes about the abolition of slavery in the state, the war with Great Britain and a number of Indian tribes who supported the British troops, the laying of trade routes and the railway, the civil war and other events that had a direct and indirect influence on the development of the state. The gas and oil fields have made Indiana the center of production, in particular, the automobile industry. During the First World War, it was in Indiana that the uninterrupted production of military equipment and ammunition was established, which became extremely popular. To this day, mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals and metallurgy remain the most important advantages of the state of Indiana, allowing it to remain one of the leaders in the industrial plan.
The state is currently inhabited by more than six and a half million people. Indianapolis remains the largest city, with about 1.2 million people living in it.
Indiana's Natural Features
Indiana is a state that has a prime location. Despite its modest territory (about 95 square kilometers), the state lives in two different time zones, and also combines plain and ravine terrain, and in the north extends along the coast of Lake Michigan - one of the largest lakes in the country. The largest river, stretching over eight hundred kilometers, is a tributary of the Ohio River called Wobash. Indiana residents are very proud of the river and consider it a symbol of the state. The national forest reserve Khuzier, rich in various representatives of flora and fauna, is also a subject of pride and admiration for local residents. Many rightfully believe that Indiana is a state of surprisingly diverse nature, thousands of large and small lakes and nature reserves. The state has a continental climate, rather cold winters and hot summers. The remoteness from territories subject to tornadoes makes Indiana even more attractive for living.
Lighthouses for tourists
Despite the rather ordinary, “non-touristy” climate, Indiana - “staffed man” - annually attracts a huge number of guests. Being the birthplace of automobile racing (it was here that the first largest autodrome was built in 1909), Indiana annually brings together both residents of the United States and tourists from abroad who want to join such a large-scale event in traditional rallies.
National reserves where you can see real wolves living in packs in amazing proximity to people, striking amazing landscapes of the coast of Lake Michigan - beacons for visitors.
However, the main attraction of the state remains a cultural heritage called the Angle Mounds - ancient mounds crowned with a flat surface, which were built in the XII century by the Mississippian Indians living in these territories. Many years ago, these mounds were recognized as historical monuments, and to this day they attract a large number of people wishing to see such an ancient example of the life of Indians.