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Jacques Marquette founds the first permanent European settlement. He did that in Michigan.
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When the British finally leave a US flag is raised over the state of Detroit.
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Michigan territory is created. William Hull is the governor. The picture if of William Hull.
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The Battle of River Raisin is fought. The American forces reenter Detroit.
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Michigan becomes an official USA state. The date is January 26 1837.
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The Erie Canal Opens!
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The territorial capital is built. It is built in Detroit.
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The legislature passes a law that Lansing is the state capital.
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Michigan forms their first labor union.
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The First Michigan Infantry gets involved in the Civil War
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Ford begins making the Model T.
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The Michigan army begins fighting in World War 1.
