Who Owned Michigan Before Becoming a U.S. State?
Explore the history of Michigan's ownership before it became part of the U.S., from France to Britain.
24 views
Before becoming part of the United States, Michigan was owned by France and then Britain. It was initially part of New France, transferred to Britain after the 1763 Treaty of Paris, and eventually ceded to the U.S. following the American Revolution.
FAQs & Answers
- What countries controlled Michigan before the U.S.? Before becoming part of the U.S., Michigan was controlled by France and then Britain.
- When did Michigan become part of the United States? Michigan became part of the United States following the American Revolution.
- What was the Treaty of Paris? The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the Seven Years' War and transferred ownership of Michigan from France to Britain.
- What was New France? New France was a French colony in North America that included parts of present-day Canada and the U.S., including Michigan.