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The Toledo War: How a Border Dispute (and Bruised Egos) Shaped Two States


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Imagine two American states mobilizing militias, issuing threats, and nearly going to war... all over a narrow strip of land. Dive into the bizarre true story of the Toledo War (1835-1836), a bloodless but heated standoff between Ohio and Michigan. Discover how competing maps, ambitious governors, and a valuable port city led to a conflict resolved not by bullets, but by political maneuvering and a very surprising compromise.

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Quick HistoryBy Professor A.I. History