MichiganBY: KADON AMIC-CAMPBELL

SymbolsState Bird: Robin

State Flower: Apple Blossom

State Tree: White Pine

Nickname

Michigan state’s nickname is the Wolverine State.

State Motto

“ Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam, circum spice”

[ If you are seeking a amenable (pleasant) peninsula, look around you.

History1618- French explorers Etienne Brule arrives claiming the land for France

1668-1st European settlement is established at Saullt Ste. Marie

1701-City of Detroit was founded

1763-The British gained control of Michigan after winning the French and Indian War

1763-The local native American tribes unite and fight the British in Pontiac’s Rebellion

1787-Michigan becomes part of the Northwest territory of the United States

1796-The British finally leave Detroit

1812-The British retake Detroit at the start of the War of 1812

1813-Americans take back Michigan and Detroit after winning the Battle of Lake Erie

1825-Erie Canal is opened providing easier travel to Michigan

1837-Michigan becomes the 26th state

Statehood

They joined the union in January 26th, 1837.

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Population

The population in Michigan is 9,895,622 people.

WeatherMichigan has a continental climate.

South and Central of the lower peninsula have a warmer climate with hot summers and cold winters.

The North of the lower peninsula and upper peninsula have a more severe climate with warm but shorter summers and longer cold to very cold winters.

Natural Resources

CopperIronGravelSandSalt

Places to visit Mackinac Island

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Isle Royale National Park

The Henry Ford Museum

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Soo Locks

Traverse City Porcupine Mountains

Michigan Lighthouses

Detroit Zoo

Famous PeopleHenry Ford

Henry Ford 2nd

Eminem

Madonna

Betty Ford

Mitt Romney

Jerry Bruckheimer

Francis Ford Coppola

Ed Mahon

William Clay Ford

William Hewlett

Will Keith Kellogg

Al Green

Smokey Robinson

Diana Ross

Bibliography Wikipedia

www.EnchantedLearning.com

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