Becoming a state
Which key event had to happen before Michigan could become a state?
The United States had to become a nation.
Who did not leave Michigan after the War for Independence?
The British
Who forced the British to leave Michigan and had a county named after him?
Anthony Wayne
Which county has the most people in Michigan living in it?
Wayne County
What is a person who starts and runs their own business called? They hope to earn a ______
entrepreneur
profit
In what year did Michigan become a state?
1837
In the War of 1812, which city did General Hull give up?
Detroit
How did the tribes use the land?
They shared the land and lived wherever they wanted.
What was scarce in the East, but cheap in Michigan?
Land
Most settlers were farmers. Before they could plant crops, they did this. They modified the environment. They cut down thousands of _______________.
trees
How many people had to live in Michigan before it could become a state?
60,000 people
Only one battle was fought in Michigan near Monroe. During which war did this battle take place?
The War of 1812
How did the settlers use the land?
They built roads, started farms, and cut down many trees.
What region of our country is Michigan in?
the Midwest
What is credit?
When you buy something now and you promise to pay for it later.
What year did MI become a state?
1837
Entrepreneurs take risks. They hope to get more money than they spend. This is called a _____________.
profit
Who was Tecumseh?
He was a Native American who was upset that the tribes were making treaties to give away their land because he believed that the land belonged to all of the tribes.
How did Michigan get the rest of the Upper Peninsula?
At the end of the Toledo War, Ohio got the city of Toledo, and Michigan was given this piece of land.
What is profit?
The money an entrepreneur makes from selling things.
Who had to give permission for Michigan to become a state?
Congress
Before Michigan could become a state, which of these had to happen?
1. It became a territory. 60,000 people had to live here. Congress had to say okay.
2. It became a territory. Many roads and towns were built. The governor had to say okay, not Congress.
3. The Northwest Ordinance became a law. 125,000 people had to live here.
1. It became a territory. 60,000 people had to live here. Congress had to say okay.
Put these events in the order they took place:
1. Michigan became a state.
2. Over 60,000 settlers came to Michigan.
3. The Erie Canal was built.
3. The Erie Canal was built.
2. Over 60,000 settlers came to Michigan.
1. Michigan became a state.
Put these event in order:
1. The United States begins as a nation.
2. The War for Independence starts.
3. The British take Michigan from the French.
4. The British Leave Michigan.
3. The British take Michigan from the French.
2. The War for Independence starts.
1. The United States begins as a nation.
4. The British Leave Michigan.
Who was Mrs. LaFramboise?
Were her furs imports or exports?
She was an entrepreneur who exported furs to Europe?