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Etienne Brule came to claim the land for France
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First European settlement is established at Sault Saint Marie
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Detriot is founded
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British gained control over Michigan after winning the French and Indian War
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Michigan becomes part of the Northwest territory of the U.S
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The British Leave Detroit
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Americans take back Michigan and Detroit after winning the Battle of Lake Erie
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British reclaim Detroit at the beginning of the War of 1812
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Erie Canal Opens
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Michigan becomes the 26th state
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Lansing becomes the capital
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Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company
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General Motors is founded
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The United Auto Workers union is formed
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Motown Records is founded by Berry Gordy
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Detroit declares bankruptcy