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Michigan Statehood: Moving the Capital from Detroit to Lansing

Learn about the history of Michigan's capital relocation from Detroit to Lansing and the reasons behind it, including defense, settlement, accessibility, and economy. Explore the challenges of statehood and the lost bid of Marshall to become the capital. Design and justify a new location for the capital, discussing infrastructure needs and benefits for the state. Create a model of your unique capitol design and explain its advantages for Michigan's residents.

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Michigan Statehood: Moving the Capital from Detroit to Lansing

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  1. Statehood

  2. Michigan’s Capital • Originally in Detroit • 4 main reasons to move Capital • Defense • Settlement • Accessibility • Economy • Marshall • Lost by 1 vote to Lansing!

  3. 1st capital in Detroit 1837

  4. 2nd Capital built in Lansing 1847

  5. Current Capital in Lansing 1872-1873 (remodeled 1989-1992)

  6. Challenges of Statehood • Transportation • Roads • Railroads

  7. In 1978 map printed with two false city names

  8. Build Your Own Capitol • Look at a map of Michigan and pick out a NEW location for a capitol • Think of the 4 reasons the capitol was moved from Detroit, make sure to justify your moving for each reason • Argue why the new location of the Capitol will be better than Lansing • Will any new construction projects be needed?? (roads, bridges, clearing land, etc.) • Make a model of your capitol out of construction paper • Explain why you chose the design (a car, log cabin, etc.) • Lastly Explain why this new Capitol will benefit the people of Michigan

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