Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Rural Electrification Act
Read about the Rural Electrification Act which was passed to give jobs to electricians and to bring electricitiy to rural areas across the United States in the 1930s.
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Ohio History Central: Sauk Indians
This is a very brief article on the Sauk Indians, who were part of the Algonquin Indians. Read about their involvement in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
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Ohio History Central: Teapot Dome Scandal
One of the great political scandals in U.S. history was the Teapot Dome Scandal. Read a brief description of it here and why it was such a problem to President Warren G. Harding.
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Ohio History Central: Thomas Law
Read about why the Thomas Law was enacted in Ohio as a result of the nationwide Panic of 1907.
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Ohio History Central: Volstead Act
A brief description of the Volstead Act, which allowed the federal government to enforce the 18th Amendment prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or distribution of intoxicating liquors, better know as Prohibition.
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Ohio History Central: Battle of the Thames
This brief account of the Battle of the Thames includes links to significant names and events.
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Ohio History Central: Battle of Lake Erie
This brief discussion of the Battle of Lake Erie contains many links to significant names and events.
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Ohio History Central: James Garfield
Learn brief biographical facts about Ohio born James Garfield, the twentieth President of the United States.