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History of Michigan

By AmseyL
  • USA flag in Detroit

    USA flag in Detroit
    The American flag is being raised for the first time ever in Detroit.
  • Territory created

    Territory created
    Though te British has agreed to leave, they are in no hurry whatsoever. William Hull is governor at the moment and I bet he wants the British gone.
  • Statehood

    Statehood
    The settelers have come from very different varieties. Most who have come to the south area of Michigan are New Englanders and New Yorkers.
  • Capitol change

    Capitol change
    Detroit has lost it's place as capitol. It is now Lansing. The reason is that Lansing is more in the center of Michigan.
  • Michigan in World War 1

    Michigan in World War 1
    Michigan has joined World War 1. Ofcourse Michigan is doing this with the rest of the United states.
  • March to Freedom

    March to Freedom
    Dr.Martin Luther King jr. leads the great march to freedom in Detroit.
  • Gerald Ford is president

    Gerald Ford is president
    Gerald Ford is now the 38th president and he is from Michigan.
  • Population shock

    Population shock
    More people are leaving Michigan than coming to Michigan for the first time in history.
  • Female Governor

    Female Governor
    Jennifer M. Granholm has been elected to be the first female governor of Michigan.
  • Auto Strike

    Auto Strike
    The auto workers start a strike for two whole days. They want more security while on the job.