Born in Ashes: Indiana's Origins - Short Documentary about Indiana's Role in early U.S. History

While Indiana might not be the most well-known state today, it has played an integral role in the histories of both the (then) nascent United States and the various Native tribes that inhabited the region. What was referred to as the Northwestern Territory (Modern-day Midwestern U.S.) during the late 18th and early 19th century, would become the battleground of two major wars, and Indiana would see a major part of those conflicts. Not only were there notable battles, but also exceptional people that took part on both sides of the conflict. From the Northwest Indian War to the War of 1812, Indiana's eventual statehood stemmed from these two conflicts, that finally paved the way for the United States to fully settle the Northwestern Territory. The Miami tribe, as well as other tribes such as the Shawnee, Lenape, Odawa, etc., would be either coerced or militarily forced to cede much of what used to be their lands, and eventually be forced to move west across the Mississippi river. Find out in this short documentary about how all of this unfolded.

This production was possible due to the combined efforts of various organizations, all who were passionate about Indiana's history. We hope you find this video informative and enjoyable, as history is ever-changing, and the way we remember it shifts as well.

Organizations involved in this project:
Ball State University

Title card: 0:00
Northwest Indian War: 0:09
William Wells: 6:10
Siege of Fort Wayne: 11:50
Credits, Sources, and Images Used: 17:18