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Satellite Internet in Indiana

Indiana was the 19th state admitted to the Union and was known as the southern portion of the Territory of Indiana (and part of the Northwest Territory before that) before its admission. Prior to its recognition as a territory, though, Indiana was inhabited by varying cultures of American Indians for thousands of years. During the Mississippian culture, 800 to 1650 AD, the indigenous people created large settlements similar to towns. There were large public areas like plazas and platform mounds where important individuals in the community conducted rituals and lived with their families.

One such site in southwestern Indiana near Evansville is Angel Mounds State Historic Site, and is one of the best preserved ancient earthwork mound sites in the United States. Angel Mounds was the base of the chief and the regional center of a large residential and agricultural community that extended several miles around the mound. The platform mound held the central community and was the place where trading occurred with other chiefdoms. The Angel Mounds settlement was the largest-known town of its time in Indiana. Academic estimates show the population of this community at several thousand.

Aside from its rich history prior to American colonization, Indiana also played a significant role in the Civil War. Because it was the first state to mobilize for the war, Indiana’s soldiers were present from the first battle to the last battle. Indiana provided 126 infantry regiments, 26 batteries of artillery, and 13 regiments of cavalry to the cause of the Union. Before the end of the Civil War in 1865, Indiana contributed 208,367 of their residents; 35% of these men were casualties of the war. The only battle fought in Indiana was the Battle of Corydon, which took place on July 9, 1863 during Morgan’s Raid. The battle left fifteen dead, forty wounded, and 355 captured.

Following the Civil War, Indiana’s industry grew rapidly, especially in the northern part of the state. In the early 20th century, Indiana developed into a strong manufacturing state. With the construction of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1909, and the increase of automobile manufacturing, Indiana flourished. While the Great Depression hit Indiana hard, and the 1930s was a rough period for the state, World War II lifted the economy of Indiana out of the fog, as the war required steel, food, and other goods that Indiana was capable of manufacturing.

With the end of World War II, Indiana jumped to manufacturing levels it saw prior to the Depression. Industry was the primary employer of Indiana residents, a trend that continued into the 1960s. Auto, steel, and pharmaceutical industries lead Indiana business. The state’s population continued to grow, exceeding five million people by the 1970 census. The 1973 oil crisis hit the auto industry hard, and as a result, Indiana made an effort to de-industrialize. This trend continued until the 1980s when the national and state economies began to diversify and recover.

In 2000, Indiana’s work force exceeded three million. The total gross state product in 2005 was $214 billion, with a high percentage of Indiana’s income resulting from manufacturing. The Calumet region of northwest Indiana is the largest steel production area in the U.S. Aside from steel, Indiana also manufactures pharmaceuticals and medical devices, automobiles, electrical equipment, transportation equipment, chemical products, rubber, petroleum and coal products, and factory machinery. Among U.S. states, Indiana ranks fifth in total sales and shipments of pharmaceutical products and ranks second highest in the number of biopharmaceutical related jobs.

But it’s not all work and no play in Indiana! The state has an extensive auto racing history. Indianapolis hosts the Indianapolis 500, a 500-mile race that takes place over Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race is nicknamed the “Indy 500” and is also called “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The race attracts over 250,000 people every year, which makes it the largest single day sporting event in the world. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway also hosts the Allstate 400 and the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix. From 2000 to 2007, the track hosted the United States Grand Prix, too.

If you’re a live and or work in Indiana, and you’re looking for fast, reliable Internet service, look no further than Skycasters. We provide custom-fit satellite Internet, perfect for your home office or your desk at work. People all over the United States are making the switch to satellite Internet. Businesses in Indiana are doing it, too. With the option of using a satellite Internet provider, you can gain instant Internet access – no more waiting for dial-up to deliver all of your favorite web pages.

Satellite Internet stays on all the time and allows you to surf the web more than a hundred times faster than dial-up. It can be irritating and time-consuming using dial up. Save the hassle of hooking up a second phone line by using satellite Internet instead. You can check your email, browse the web, even in the most remote places.

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Satellite Internet is a great and easy way to get the Internet service that you need for your personal home office or desk at work. With this faster and quicker service, downloading files, programs, and email attachments has never been quicker. So don’t let slow dial up service get you down. And forget about waiting for the cable companies. Satellite Internet is simple to install, so don’t waste another minute. Get it today and enjoy the convenience. No more waiting – just fast and easy service.

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