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Michigan Birthday Paradox and Cass’s Role in Statehood
The article traces Michigan’s dual birthday dates November 1 1835 and January 26 1837, explains Toledo War with Ohio over land claims, and credits Lewis Cass for Michigan’s path to statehood. It notes Cass’s roles from territorial governor to senator and his influence on opening and governing the Northwest territory.
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Michigan
United States Post Office Department
Wolverine
United States
William Hull
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Seneth Inter
Tary
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Stevens Thomson Mason
Kentucky
Toledo
Congress
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Ohio
Mason
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Robert Lucas
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Andrew Jackson
Illinois
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Brown
Michos
Thomas Benton
Missouri
Senate
Union
Upper Peninsula
Lake Superior
Arkansas
Lewis Cass
Commonwealth of Michigan
Sisterhood of States
Cass
New Hampshire
Fort Hamilton
Zanesville
Ohio Volunteers
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the Thames
Tecumseh
Old Northwest
Jackson
France
Webster - Ashburton
Canada
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England