MI History Unit Quiz

Which one of these events happened first in your study of Michigan history?

• During the 1600's, explorers from France found a way to Michigan and began the Fur Trade with Michigan Native Americans.

• During the 1500's, Native Americans lived in Michigan and used natural resources to get everything they needed.

• In 1837, Michigan became a state after more and more people came to Michigan mostly using the Erie Canal.

• During the 1700 & 1800's, settlers built small villages all around Michigan, mostly near rivers, which grew into towns and cities.

Which one of these events happened second in your study of Michigan history?

• During the 1600's, explorers from France found a way to Michigan and began the Fur Trade with Michigan Native Americans.

• During the 1500's, Native Americans lived in Michigan and used natural resources to get everything they needed.

• In 1837, Michigan became a state after more and more people came to Michigan mostly using the Erie Canal.

• During the 1700 & 1800's, settlers built small villages all around Michigan, mostly near rivers, which grew into towns and cities.

Which one of these events happened third in your study of Michigan history?

• During the 1600's, explorers from France found a way to Michigan and began the Fur Trade with Michigan Native Americans.

• During the 1500's, Native Americans lived in Michigan and used natural resources to get everything they needed.

• In 1837, Michigan became a state after more and more people came to Michigan mostly using the Erie Canal.

• During the 1700 & 1800's, settlers built small villages all around Michigan, mostly near rivers, which grew into towns and cities.

Which one of these events happened last in your study of Michigan history?

• During the 1600's, explorers from France found a way to Michigan and began the Fur Trade with Michigan Native Americans.

• During the 1500's, Native Americans lived in Michigan and used natural resources to get everything they needed.

• In 1837, Michigan became a state after more and more people came to Michigan mostly using the Erie Canal.

• During the 1700 & 1800's, settlers built small villages all around Michigan, mostly near rivers, which grew into towns and cities.

Which is a true fact about Michigan Native Americans?

• They traveled to Florida for vacations.

• They made pots and pans.

• They hunted, fished, and farmed.

• They only lived in the Lower Peninsula.

Which statement is true about Early Michigan explorers?

• They named all the Great Lakes.

• They began the Fur Trade with Native Americas.

• They arrived to Michigan on trains.

Which statement is true about the first Settlers in Michigan?

• They named the state of Michigan.

• They only settled in the Lower Peninsula.

• They built villages that later became towns and cities we have today.

Which statement is true about Michigan's statehood?

• The Erie Canal helped build the population for Michigan which it needed to become a state.

• Michigan did not want to become a state but the US President said it had to.

• Michigan could not become a state because there were not enough pizzaerias in the state.

Geography review question: Which one of these landforms makes Michigan a unique state?

• Michigan has 2 peninsulas- the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula.

• Michigan has forests.

• Michigan has hills and mountains.

• Michigan has orchards and good farming land.

Geography review question: Which one of these bodies of water makes Michigan a unique state?

• Michigan has rivers and streams.

• Michigan has waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula.

• Michigan has the Great Lakes (Lakes Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior).

• Michigan has bays such as the Saginaw Bay.