Building a Government
What is a written plan of government called?
Constitution
Why did both states want the Toledo strip
Its location made it perfect for boats, wagons, and growing towns.
What was being built between 1817 and 1825 to help people travel to Michigan from the Great Lakes
Erie Canal
Who was Steven T. Mason?
Michigan’s first governor.
Who is Michigan's current government?
Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Who died in the Toledo War
No one
When did Michigan become a territory
1805
When did Michigan become a state?
1837
What is an agreement between groups or governments, often about land or rules called?
A treaty
What was the Toledo War
In 1835, Ohio and both claimed the Toledo Strip until Michigan ceded Toledo Strip for Upper Peninsula in 1836.
When did Lewis Crass travel across Michigan and write a survey, noting the rich soil and forests.
1806
Why did the U.S. government want more settlers to move to Michigan?
Because more settlers meant Michigan could meet statehood requirements