Chapter 4: Michigan Becoming a State

Which country did the United States fight in its War for Independence (also called the Revolutionary War)?

• A. Canada

• B. Spain

• C. Britain

When did the War for Independence begin?

• A. 1775

• B. 1875

• C. 1675

Soldiers from this country were in control of Michigan during the War for Independence.

• A. Canada

• B. Spain

• C. Britain

A famous fort was moved to Mackinac Island during this war. Name that fort.

• A. Fort Michilimackinac

• B. Fort Detroit

• C. Fort Wayne

The United States became its own country in 1783. But the British would not leave Michigan. Who finally forced them to go?

• A. George Rogers Clark

• B. Daniel Boone

• C. General Wayne

After the War for Independence, there was a fight with this country in 1812.

• A. France

• B. Britain

• C. Spain

Michigan lost two important places in the War of 1812. One was the Fort on Mackinac Island. Which was the other place?

• A. Grand Rapids

• B. Detroit

• C. Menominee

There has only ever been one big battle in Michigan. It was during the War of 1812 on the River Raisin near this town.

• A. Ludignton

• B. Jackson

• C. Monroe

Near the end of the War of 1812, Americans were very excited about a battle on Lake Erie. Why were they excited about this battle?

• A. Oliver Hazard Perry defeated the British ships

• B. General Hull defeated the French ships

• C. Admiral Woodward defeated the Spanish ships

In the 1820's people changed the environment to a new way to travel. What was built in the 1820's which helped settlers reach Michigan?

• A. Erie Canal

• B. Mackinac Bridge

• C. Soo Locks