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Michigan received the western part of the Upper Peninsula as a concession and formally entered the Union as a state on January 26, 1837. When iron and copper were discovered in the Upper Peninsula, impetus was created for the construction of the Soo Locks, completed in 1855.
1 day ago · Since its admission on January 26, 1837, as the 26th state of the Union and the fourth to be carved from the Northwest Territory, Michigan has become a mainspring in the economic life of the United States; the name of its largest city, Detroit, has become a byword throughout the world for the American automotive industry. The state also has ...
4 days ago · Michigan - Statehood, Growth, Economy: Michigan was anxious for statehood so that it might undertake a more ambitious program of internal improvements. The first constitution was enacted in 1835, but statehood was delayed until 1837 by the so-called Toledo War, a boundary dispute with Ohio.
Michigan Territory was formed in 1805, but some of the northern border with Canada was not agreed upon until after the War of 1812. Michigan was admitted into the Union in 1837 as the 26th state, a free one.
Mar 9, 2023 · The Michigan Territory was established in 1805, and it included the future states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota. The Michigan Territory was part of the Northwest Territory, and it was governed by a governor appointed by the President of the United States.
Dec 18, 2023 · On January 12, 1835, territorial governor Stevens T. Mason announced that Michigan was ready to become a state. But, the United States Congress said no. Congress said Michigan had work to do before becoming a state. First, at least 60,000 people had to live within its boundaries.
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Nov 9, 2009 · Michigan became a state in 1837. Its largest city, Detroit, is home to the American auto industry and is the birthplace of Motown Records.