Michigan BY: KADON AMIC-CAMPBELL

Symbols State 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.

History French explorers Etienne Brule arrives claiming the land for France st 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 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 26 th state

Statehood They joined the union in January 26 th, 1837.

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

Weather Michigan 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 Copper Iron Sand Gravel Salt Copper Iron Gravel Sand Salt

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 People Henry Ford Henry Ford 2 nd 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

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