1. Meet Michigan Chapter 4: Lesson 4
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1. Land was cheap where they lived, but they could get more land for the same price in Michigan.
2. Land was expensive in other states. It was cheap in Michigan.
3. Land was expensive in Michigan but the settlers knew it would be profitable in the future.
4. Michigan offered land for an expensive price but the land included a lot of trees to build homes.
Why did settlers want to come to Michigan? What pushed them here? What pushed them from where they were?
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3. Why didn’t more settlers come until the 1830’s?
1. Michigan put a hold on land sales in order to keep trees from being cut down. But, now that the Erie Canal was built, people came to visit and ended up staying.
2. The settlers heard the Native Americans were driven out of Michigan. So, they knew more land was available.
4. The land became more expensive and it was dangerous to travel. But, they could travel the Erie Canal now even though they didn’t plan to buy land.
3. Until now, it was dangerous to travel. The new Erie Canal allowed people to get to Michigan more easily.
Why didn’t more settlers come until the 1830’s?
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4. What began in 1775 and who was involved?
1. The War for Independence began and the 13 colonies along the west coast wanted to be free from Britain.
2. The War for Independence began and the Native Americans helped the colonists gain their freedom from British rule.
3. The War for Independence was discussed by General Anthony Wayne and plans were designed to defeat the British.
4. War for Independence started in The 13 colonies along the east coast wanted to be free from Britain.
What began in 1775 and who was involved?
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5. Which nation had soldiers in Michigan during the War for Independence?
1. Germany
2. Netherlands
3. Britain (England)
4. France
Which nation had soldiers in Michigan during the War for Independence?
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6. Did the British leave Michigan once the United States became a nation.
1. No, they stayed until 1783.
2. No, they stayed until 1796.
3. Yes, they left the following year.
4. Yes, they left one month later.
Did the British leave Michigan once the United States became a nation.
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7. Who is Wayne County named for and what did he do?
1. General Adam Wayne – he pushed the British out of the Midwest and Michigan.
2. General Adam Wayne – he pushed the British out of Canada and Ohio.
3. General Anthony Wayne – he pushed the British out of Canada and Ohio.
4. General Anthony Wayne – he pushed the British out of the Midwest and Michigan.
Who is Wayne County named for and what did he do?
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1. The British fired their cannons at Detroit. Cannon balls smashed into people’s homes. Then the British marched toward Detroit and General Hull surrendered.
2. The British raided Detroit and burned down several homes which drove the residents out of Detroit and into the suburbs. General Hull surrendered.
3. The British fired cannons to create a panic among Detroit residents. They persuaded General Hull to surrender.
4. The British took General Hull as a prisoner and out of fear for his life, he surrendered.
In 1812, the young United States had another fight with the British. Events did not go well. What happened at Detroit?
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1. Pontiac
2. Geronimo
3. Tecumseh
4. Squanto
The tribes helped the British in the War of Who was the Native American leader who did not want to give up his land in treaties with the Americans?
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1. Lake Huron
2. Lake Superior
3. Lake Erie
4. Lake Ontario
Oliver Hazard Perry sailed his ships against the British and beat them in a tough fight on one of the Great Lakes. Which lake was it?
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1. A county
2. A region
3. A settlement
4. A territory
In our country, before places become states, they are colonies or this. What was Michigan before it became a state?
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