Michigan Eras
This era happened before Europeans arrived in Michigan.
Pre-contact era
Finnish immigrants were recruited to work in this Michigan industry.
Mining
This canal was completed in 1825 and helped increase travel and trade to Michigan.
A period of 10 years is called this.
Decade
This era began around the 1600s when Europeans explored Michigan.
Early Explorers
Jobs, freedom, and safety are examples of these.
(push or pull factors?)
Pull factors
Michigan became a state in this year.
(extra point if you can say the exact date)
January 26th, 1837
A period of 100 years is called this.
Century
What is the connection between: The Erie canal being completed, Michigan Statehood, and Finnish Immigrants arriving to the Upper Peninsula (MI)?
When the Erie Canal was completed, it made it easier for people to get to Michigan. More and more people moved to the area in search of good land and resources. As more people came, the numbers in the territory grew larger and eventually became large enough to apply for statehood. When Michigan became a state, more companies arrived.
Michigan was officially part of the United States during this time period before statehood.
Michigan Territory
War, drought, and persecution are examples of these.
(push or pull factors?)
Push factors
This city became Michigan’s state capital after Detroit.
Lansing!
A period of time linked to an event, group of people, or person is called this.
An "era"
This group migrated to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for jobs in mining.
Finnish Immigrants
Michigan entered this era in 1837 and continues in it today.
Michigan Statehood
Moving from one country to another is called this.
(settlement or migration?)
Migration
Finnish immigrants arrived in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula around this year.
1870
Water, copper, and trees are examples of these...
Natural resources
This event helped more settlers move to Michigan before statehood.
The completion of the Erie Canal
This is the correct date range for Michigan Statehood.
1837–present
The jobs and high wages that encouraged Finns to move to the United States are examples of these.
pull factors
The Erie Canal helped immigration increase because it improved this.
Transportation
A period of 1,000 years is called this.
A Millennium
Place these in order: Erie Canal completed, Michigan Statehood, Lansing becomes the capital.
Erie Canal completed → Michigan Statehood → Lansing becomes the capital?