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20 Cards in this Set
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When did Michigan become a state?
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Jan. 26, 1837
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Why was the Soo Canal built?
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To connect Lake Superior to Lake Huron
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What was The Proclamation of 1763?
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A document that gave land west of the Appalachian Mts. to the indians.
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What is a frontier?
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An area of land that hasn't been settled or explored. ( like outer space)
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Who was Henry Hamilton?
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British commander of Fort Detroit
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Why did the American Revolution happen?
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The colonists were tired of paying taxes to the King
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What is a revolution?
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A sudden change in government
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What did the Declaration of Independence say?
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The 13 colonies were free from England and independent
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How did the British keep the indians on their side?
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They supplied them with guns, gifts, blankets
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Who was Jean de Sable?
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The first black person to come to the great lakes region.
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What 4 flags flew over Fort St. Joseph?
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British, Spain, USA, French
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How long did the Spanish people control the Fort?
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One day
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Why was Jean de Sable captured by the British?
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He was thought to be a SPY for the Colonists
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What was the Northwest Territory?
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Area of frontier land that included Michigan
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Why was the Battle of Fallen Timbers so important?
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It convinced the indians to make peace with the Americans
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Who was Stevens T Mason?
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He was the first Michigan governor
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How many people had to live in a territory before it could become a state?
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60,000
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Who fought in the War of 1812 and why?
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The colonists against the British. Because...the British were giving supplies and weapons to the Indians.
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What was the Toledo War?
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War between Michigan and Ohio over land
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What is a compromise?
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An agreement between two sides
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