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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
www.Ducksters.com
