Lesson Eight Creating a Timeline of Early Michigan History UNIT THREE: THE HISTORY OF MICHIGAN

The BIG Ideas To study the history of Michigan, you have to ask questions like: what happened?, when did it happen?, who was involved?, how did it happen? Events in the history of Michigan were linked together. Events in the history of Michigan have both causes and effects. Many different people were important in the early history of Michigan.

Let’s review the six chronological sections of early Michigan history shown on the timeline. As a way of reviewing what they have learned in this unit, we will work together to create a People Timeline.

People in Michigan History Native Americans The French in The British in Michigan became part of the USA Early pioneer times in became a state

People in Michigan History Sample Answers Native Americans The French in The British in Michigan became part of the USA Early pioneer times in became a state An Ojibwe woman A Potawatomi farmer An Odawa trader A Native American seeing a French explorer for the first time A French explorer Father Marquette A French fur trader A British person visiting Michigan for the first time. A British soldier after the war with the French A British person living at a fort. Chief Pontiac A British soldier who is leaving Michigan A pioneer heading to the new Michigan territory A pioneer farmer A person coming by steamship to Michigan. A person traveling on the Erie Canal coming to Michigan. A pioneer who has just made it to their new farmland. Lewis Cass Stephens T. Mason A person living near the Toledo strip Someone helping to take the census.

Your Task… You should choose one of the people listed on the People in Michigan History chart or another character they have thought of on their own. You will become this person on the class ‘People Timeline.’ Complete the Planning Sheet as a way of creating their character.

Becoming a Person from Michigan’s Past Who have you decided to be? Write a little about who you are: I am _____________________________________ What will you wear or what will you carry that will help people learn more about you?

Native Americans ExplorationSettlementStatehood

Assessment #2 – Linking Events Together

People build log cabins in the wilderness of Michigan. The French begin to trade furs with the Native Americans. A Constitution is written for Michigan. There is a conflict over the Toledo Strip. The Hopewell build mounds near their villages. The French build forts in Michigan. People of the “Three Fires” are the main people in Michigan. The Erie Canal opens and it is easier to get to Michigan. Native Americans ExplorationSettlementStatehood

The Early History of Michigan WHO? Point of View WHAT HAPPENED? Primary Sources Secondary Sources HOW AND WHY? WHEN? Chronology Cause and Effect