Backcountry (historical region)
38°26′19″N 79°57′33″W / 38.4385°N 79.9592°W The Backcountry was a term for the region in around the
Overview
The Backcountry was a region of dense forests and rushing streams in or near the Appalachians. Generally, the Backcountry was thought to be undeveloped, and was usually under the de facto control of Native American tribes. The traditional definition for the start of the Backcountry was the fall line, the line where waterfalls prevent boats from moving further upstream. The Backcountry was heavily inhabited by various Native American tribes, though a few colonists also traded and settled there.[1]
Inhabitants
Generally, the majority of the population of the Backcountry was Native American. However, especially towards the late 18th century, more European settlers began to penetrate the Backcountry and settle among the natives. These settlers were usually farmers, however some
History
After the
References
- ^ a b https://www.oakparkusd.org/cms/lib/CA01000794/Centricity/Domain/952/Ch.%204%20Lesson%204.pdf
- ^ "The Backcountry ***". www.landofthebrave.info. Retrieved 2020-05-22.