A Conflicted Territory
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Report to Stevens T. Mason concerning the Toledo War
With the assistance of the Erie Canal Michigan finally had the adequate amount of people, about 87,000 in total, to join the Union. And as expected problems started to arise. In 1832
the Michigan Territory had about 60,000 people, just enough to apply for statehood. Michigan petitioned for statehood to the U.S. Congress that very year. However Michigan didn't gain approval. Still the Michigan legislature began writing a state constitution (pictured above) in 1835.
To add to Michigan's troubles the dispute
concerning the Toledo Strip had begun and Congress refused to grant Michigan statehood until the quarrel was settled. By 1836 the Ohio-Michigan dispute over the Toledo strip was settled, Ohio the victor.
the Michigan Territory had about 60,000 people, just enough to apply for statehood. Michigan petitioned for statehood to the U.S. Congress that very year. However Michigan didn't gain approval. Still the Michigan legislature began writing a state constitution (pictured above) in 1835.
To add to Michigan's troubles the dispute
concerning the Toledo Strip had begun and Congress refused to grant Michigan statehood until the quarrel was settled. By 1836 the Ohio-Michigan dispute over the Toledo strip was settled, Ohio the victor.
Time to Join the Union
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First State Election in Michigan 1837
Michigan lost the Toledo War but there was a gain. In 1836 President Jackson signed the Northern Ohio Boundary Bill; this law gave the Toledo strip to Ohio and offered Michigan part of the Upper Peninsula. Michigan could become a state if they agreed, but a convention had to be held for the Michigan delegates to accept the compromise. A convention was soon held in 1836 but the delegates rejected the compromise. The Michigan Governor, Stevens T. Mason was not happy, he had pushed for Michigan's statehood and was not ready to back down. When the compromise was not approved Mason tried for a second convention.
Mason got his wish, that very same year the second convention was held. The delegates agreed to the compromise, and as assured Michigan was granted statehood. On January 26, 1837 Michigan became the 26th state to join the Union.
Mason got his wish, that very same year the second convention was held. The delegates agreed to the compromise, and as assured Michigan was granted statehood. On January 26, 1837 Michigan became the 26th state to join the Union.