| Native Americans | European Explorers | WAR |
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The Three Fires
(Chippewa, Ottawa, Potawatomi)
Who were the main Native American Tribes living in Michigan’s early History?
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The French
Who were the first European explorers in Michigan?
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They both wanted control of the highly profitable fur trade.
Why did the French and British settlers fight a war in Michigan?
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To get goods like metal pots, guns, and metal knives.
Why did Native Americans trade with the French Explorers?
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They were trying to get to China for silk and spices.
Why did French Explorers ORIGINALLY come to Michigan?
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The Toledo War
What war did Michigan have before getting statehood?
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