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Statehood. Michigan’s Capital. Originally in Detroit 4 main reasons to move Capital Defense Settlement Accessibility Economy Marshall Lost by 1 vote to Lansing!. 1 st capital in Detroit 1837. 2 nd Capital built in Lansing 1847.
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Michigan’s Capital • Originally in Detroit • 4 main reasons to move Capital • Defense • Settlement • Accessibility • Economy • Marshall • Lost by 1 vote to Lansing!
Challenges of Statehood • Transportation • Roads • Railroads
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