The Michigan History Center is creating stories, activities, and teaching resources for educators to use with students.
The stories below focus on how who came to Michigan during the Statehood Era. Why did so many people came to Michigan during the Statehood Era? Who were these people? Why did they choose Michigan? Was there something in their live or the world that would push them to leave their homes?
Overall, these stories will help students understand the many reasons why people chose to move to Michigan. In addition, students will explore individual stories of how people came to Michigan and their experiences in Michigan. These stories are part of a larger collection of material within the Statehood Era (1787-1840).
Who lived in Michigan at the start of the statehood era?
The Michigan History Center is creating stories, activities, and teaching resources for educators to use with students.
The stories below focus on the Tribal Nations living in Michigan before and during the Statehood Era. This was a time of radical change for the Anishnaabe People living… Read More
The Michigan History Center is creating stories, activities, and teaching resources for educators to use with students.
The stories below focus on how Michigan became a state. What did Michigan have to do in order to become a state? What challenges arose in the process?
Overall, these… Read More
The Michigan History Center is creating stories, activities, and teaching resources for educators to use with students.
The stories below focus on how people fought and struggles for freedom during the Statehood Era. Did slavery exist in Michigan? Who fought against slavery and how? Did people… Read More
How does land use and ownership change during the statehood era?
The Michigan History Center is creating stories, activities, and teaching resources for educators to use with students.
The stories below focus on how land use and ownership changed during the Statehood Era. How does land ownership change? How much did land ownership change during this era?… Read More
Most wars leave people hurt or dead, and cause much damage. However, the Toledo War was an exception. It was not an official war. No one died in the war and there was little damage. Michigan and Ohio waged this war in 1835 over a… Read More