All About

Michigan!

Presentation by:
Mr. Chris Kubert

Magnificent Michigan
The name Michigan was derived
from the Indian word Michigama,
meaning great or large lake. Michigan
was founded in 1837, becoming the
26th state!

Michigan AKA The Wolverine State

and The Great Lakes State

Michigan is
known for its
FIVE lakes!

State Symbols

State
State
State
State

Tree: Eastern White Pine

Bird: Robin
Mammal: White-tailed Deer
Flower: Apple Blossom

Michigans Sports Teams

Hockey

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Football

Baseball

Michigan History
During the
Revolutionary War,
settlers in Michigan
favored British rule and
often raided American
settlements. At the end
of the war in 1783,
Michigan came under
American control. Detroit
and Fort Mackinac
however, did not
surrender until 1796
(Michigan, n.d.).

Did you know Michigan native, Henry Ford

was nominated for president in 1923!?

Watch this speech!!! ...Will Rogers

Fun Facts!
Although Michigan is often called the
"Wolverine State" there are no longer any
wolverines in Michigan (State facts, n.d.).
The 38th president, Gerald R. Ford was
from Michigan
The popular Detroit Zoo was the first zoo
in America to feature cageless, openexhibits that allowed the animals more
freedom to roam (State facts, n.d.).
Vernors ginger ale was created in Detroit

References
Michigan - State Symbols, Facts, Photos, Visitor Info. (n.d.). Retrieved
February 28, 2016, from http://awesomeamerica.com/michigan/
Michigan Audio. (n.d.). Retrieved February 28, 2016, from
http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/michigan/
speeches
Michigan State Facts - 50States.com. (n.d.). Retrieved February 28,
2016, from
http://www.50states.com/facts/michigan.htm#.
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