History of Michigan
The First group of people who lived in Michigan were known as...
The Hunter Gathers of the Paleo Indians.
How many varieties of apples are there?
There are 60 different types of apples.
What were many of Michigan Beaches covered with?
They were covered with millions of dead fish.
Who was Vincent Chin?
He was a Chinese man who was beaten to death by two white men.
The Dutch.
The people of the three Fires were known as the...
The Ojibwe, The Odawa and The Potawatomi
True or False
Was Johnny Appleseed a real person.
True
His name was John Chapman
Where do the Sturgeons feed?
They feed at the bottom of the lake floor.
How old was Vincent Chin when he died?
He was 27 years old.
Who lead the Dutch to Holland.
Dr. Albertus Van Raalte.
During the 1600s England, France and the Spanish arrived in Michigan. What were they searching for?
They were searching for Gold and Silver.
In 1625 ________ planted the first apple orchard in Michigan. Who was this man?
William Blaxton.
How long have Sturgeons been on the earth?
Nearly 20 million years
When was Vincent Chin supposed to be married?
He was supposed to be married on June 28, 1982.
What year were women enrolled in Hope College?
Why were Beavers so important and how did they help the Native Americans?
Beavers were traded and turned into fashionable hats and in return for catching the French gave the Wool Blankets, iron pots and pans many more items that changed their lives forever.
What type of flower are apples closely related to?
The Rose
How long can Female Sturgeons live?
They can live anywhere between 55 - 150 years old.
Why was he beaten to death?
Because the two men who beat him accused him of stealing their jobs and they thought he was Japanese.
What two buildings survived the great fire of 1871?
The van Velck Hall, and The Pillar Church
In the late 19th century what groups of people came to Michigan? Why?
The Jewish and the Russians made their way to Michigan in search for jobs during the world war.
How long have people been eating apples?
People have been eating apples since 6500 B.C
What do Sturgeons eat?
They eat: small animals including snails, crustaceans, aquatic mammals, small fish , and mussels.
Who killed Vincent Chin?
Ronald Ebens and his stepson Micheal Nitz.
In the Fall semester of 1862 Hope college enrolled in its first class of _____ men. How many men were their.
Their were 10 men.