Mark Branch

Mark A. King Attorney at Law, situated in Indianapolis, IN, delves into the historical landscape surrounding Indiana. The blog narrates the French Colonial Period and the subsequent British reign over the Indiana Territory. Detailed narratives explore the complexities of the French presence, the interactions with indigenous tribes, and the enforcement of slavery.

Mark A. King's History Blog dives into the intricacies of French efforts to convert the Miami Confederacy to Christianity and the subsequent relationship between French settlers and indigenous tribes. The blog details the French edicts regulating slavery in North America, akin to the antebellum American South, providing a unique perspective on the legal framework at the time.

Exploring the British control of the Indiana Territory post-French era, the blog sheds light on the conflicts with indigenous people and the British policies maintaining French laws on black slavery. Furthermore, it delves into the transition of the territory during the American Revolution, highlighting key figures such as George Rogers Clark and Virginia's claim to the Northwest Territory.

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