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Overview of Michigan's History, Government, and Resources

This introduction to Michigan's state and local government highlights its rich history, including Native American tribes like the Huron, Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi, and key events such as the founding of Fort Ponchartrain in 1701 and Michigan's admission as the 26th state in 1837. It also covers the state's resources, legislative structure, and significant demographic information. Discover Livingston County's history and the establishment of Hartland Township, along with answers to pertinent questions about Michigan's governance, population, and notable figures.

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Overview of Michigan's History, Government, and Resources

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  1. State and Local Government An Introduction

  2. What is this?

  3. What is this?

  4. Michigan History • Native Americans • Huron • Ojibway (Chippewa) • Odawa (Ottawa) • Potawatomi • Hopewell • 1622 – first explorers, Brule and Grenoble

  5. Michigan History • 1701 – Fort Ponchartrain du De Troit founded by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac • 1760-1796 Michigan under British control • 1835 – Constitution drafted • Toledo Strip/Upper Peninsula • 1837 – Michigan became 26th State

  6. Michigan Resources • Mining • Logging • Agriculture • Manufacturing • Shipbuilding • Railroad cars • CARS!! • Cereal

  7. Michigan Legislature • Michigan Senate • 38 Senators • Hartland Township – 22nd District • Republicans hold majority • Michigan House of Representatives • 110 Representatives • Hartland Township – 47th District • Republicans hold majority

  8. Michigan Legislature • 83 counties • Total population: 10,079,985 • May be redistricting for State House and State Senate • US Senate – 2 • US House of Representatives – 14*

  9. What is this?

  10. Livingston County

  11. Livingston County History • Established as county in 1833 • Named for Edward Livingston, Secretary of State for Andrew Jackson • Livingston Center (Howell) between Lansing and Detroit

  12. Hartland History • 1832 - first land patents issued for area • 1837 first meeting to form Hartland Township • 1838: 404 people in township • Crouse families • 2000: 10,947 people

  13. Answer the questions… • Who were the first explorers in Michigan? • Brule and Grenoble • Michigan is the ______th state? • 26 • Who founded Detroit? • Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac • Name three of the five groups of Native Americans to live in the Great Lakes • Hopewell, Ojibway (Chippewa), Odawa (Ottawa), Potawatomi, Huron

  14. Answer the questions… • Who is Livingston County named for? • Jackson’s Secretary of State, Ed. Livingston • When was Hartland established? • 1837 • What does Cromaine stand for? • Crouse and Tremaine • How many people lived in Hartland in 2000? • 10,947

  15. Answer the questions… • Where is the state capital? • Lansing • Who is the Governor? • Rick Snyder • Who is the state Senator? • Joe Hune • Who is the state Representative for HHS? • Cindy Denby, elected 2008

  16. Answer the questions... • In what township is Hartland High School? • Hartland • What are the branches of state government? • Executive (Governor) • Legislative (State Legislature) • Judiciary (State Supreme Court)

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