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This explorer came to claim the land for France.
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The first settlement was established at Sault Ste. Marie
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Cadillac petitioned King Louis to authorize him to establish French territory along Detroit and he was successful.
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Michigan became part of the Northwest Territory of the United States, which was mostly a place to control the fur trade.
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The British retook the city of Detroit at the start of the War of 1812. Detroit was at the center, instead of playing a supporting role.
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After the opening of the Erie canal, more settlers began to move to Michigan and the population grew. After, they applied for statehood and were accepted.
