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== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
'''1668--'''Sault Ste. Marie, the oldest community in Michigan was founded by the French. | |||
'''1701--'''Detroit was founded. | |||
'''1763--'''The British took possession of the area but discouraged settlers. | |||
'''1787--'''Michigan became part of the U.S. Northwest Territory, but the British still controlled Detroit and Mackinac. | |||
'''1796--'''The British withdrew from their remaining posts, including Detroit. | |||
'''1800--'''The area became part of the Indiana Territory. | |||
'''1805--'''Congress created Michigan Territory. | |||
'''1837--'''Michigan became a state. | |||
== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||