Chronology of Michigan History From the Beginnings to Present
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EXAMPLES
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beginnings to 1600
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| Pre-historic and Historic Native American Cultures: |
| - Hopewell |
| - Anishinabeg, and Three Fires Indians |
| - Huron |
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1630-1763
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| French in Michigan: |
| - Pere Marquette |
| - Fur Trade |
| - Cadillac (Detroit) |
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1760-1796
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| British in Michigan: |
| - Pontiac’s Rebellion |
| - Proclamation of 1763 |
| - Fortifications at Mackinac Island |
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1796-1815
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| Americans Come to Michigan: |
| - The Northwest Ordinance 1787 |
| - Michigan Becomes a Territory |
| - War of 1812 |
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1800-1850
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| Settlement and Statehood: |
| - The Erie Canal |
| - Pioneer Life |
| - Toledo War |
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1830-1865
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| Civil War: |
| - The Underground Railroad |
| - Battle of Gettysburg |
| - Women's Roles |
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1855-present
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| Natural Resources: |
| - Agriculture |
| - Logging |
| - Mining |
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1890-present
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| Manufacturing: |
| - Immigration |
| - Automobiles |
| - Cereal |
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1929-1941
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| Depression & Labor Movement: |
| - Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) |
| - Work Projects Administration (WPA) |
| - The Flint GM Sit-Down Strike |
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1935-1945
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| Arsenal of Democracy: |
| - Migration |
| - Trucks, Tanks and Bombers |
| - Rosie the Riveter |
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1945-present
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| Modern Michigan: |
| - Mackinac Bridge |
| - Freedom March |
| - Michigan Beverage Container Act |
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