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How Did George Clark Hoosier
George Rogers Clark was born to John and Ann Rogers Clark on a virginia settlement.Clark was born and raised in virginia,he is also kin to the famous Lewis Clark from the Meriwether and Clark expedition. George Clark is significant to hoosier history because he is known for reclaiming hoosier land from the british and indians in that area .He and other numerous amounts of soldiers braved through British-held Fort Sackville at Vincennes during February 1779 and helped claim Vincennes Indiana .Clark’s cleverness, and courage can be seen as remarkable to many hoosiers,and he definitely deserves his title as a significant hoosier.
In 1757 the Clarks lived on a small plantation in the southwest corner of Caroline County, VA, which had been left to them by an uncle,
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George realized that his small force could not hold the Illinois posts if general Hamilton was given sufficient time to gather his forces, and he then boldly decided to move on Vincennes during "the depth of winter." He wrote to Patrick Henry, saying that if he failed "this country and also Kentucky is lost." In contrast Clark and his men had won the battle which also allowed the US to have more control over the the Northwest territory of the US.
In addition Clark is considered a hoosier not because he’s from Indiana but because he fought to gain Indiana land and claim it as ours allowing him to obtain his hoosier title. Clark could have also been viewed as a selfless man. After the battle of Vincennes and other battles he had taken personal credibility for the expenses but was never able get full repayment from Virginia or the United States Congress.
Nevertheless Clark undoubtedly is a significant hoosier who definitely deserves his attributes. From his and in Indiana history and remarkable outcomes.Clark is all around remarkable

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