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Michigan History II Trivia Quiz

This is my second quiz about the history of my home state. I hope you enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by brnwshd85. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
brnwshd85

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,518

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1863

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Michigan's state motto is: "Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam, circumspice". What is the English translation of this? Hint

Fresh air, clear water, enchating peninsulas

The land of over 11,000 lakes

If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you

The peninsula where pleasant lakes and bountiful forests abound

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Question 2 of 10

2. The name Michigan is based on the Cherokee word "meicigama" meaning "great water".

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did the Mackinac Bridge, which connects the upper and lower peninsulas, open to traffic? Hint

1884

1948

1929

1957

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Question 4 of 10

4. During World War II, the "Big Three" automakers played a major role in the manufacturing of war materials. Because of this what nickname was given to Michigan? Hint

The Assembly Line of Freedom

The Arsenal of Democracy

The Manufacturer of Democracy

America's Arsenal

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Question 5 of 10

5. The "Flint Sit-Down Strike" of 1936-1937 forced which automaker to officially recognize the United Auto Workers (UAW) as the exclusive bargaining agent for its employees ? Hint

Ford Motor Company

General Motors

Chrysler

Packard

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lewis Cass, former Governor of the Michigan Territory, ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Zachary Taylor in the election of 1848.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Michigan elected its first female Governor in 2002. What is her name? Hint

Ronna Romney

Jennifer Granholm

Debbie Stabenow

Michelle Engler

8. Metropolitan Detroit is known as one of the most segregated areas in the United States. Many factors have contributed to this, but race riots in what year played a major role in exposing this most unfortunate ongoing chapter in Michigan history? Hint

1955

1964

1971

1967

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Question 9 of 10

9. The territory that is now Michigan was ceded to the United States by Britain in the Treaty of Paris (1783) that ended the American Revolution. What did the United States do with the Michigan Territory after the Treaty? Hint

Contructed Fort Detroit on the former site of Fort Wayne and used it as a major trading depot for the western territories

They did not actually take control of the Territory until 1796 when the Jay Treaty ordered the British to relinquish control of Detroit and other posts in the Michigan territory

Immediately ceded it to the French as compensation for their assistance during the Revolutionary War

Temporarily made it part of the state of Pennsylvania before granting Michigan statehood in 1789

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Question 10 of 10

10. The territorial capital and first state capital of Michigan was located in which city?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Michigan's state motto is: "Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam, circumspice". What is the English translation of this?

Answer: If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you

I suppose both Florida and Alaska could also lay claim to this motto. Maybe in order to clear things up a bit the motto should say "peninsulas" instead.

2. The name Michigan is based on the Cherokee word "meicigama" meaning "great water".

Answer: False

It is actually based on a chippewa word.

3. In what year did the Mackinac Bridge, which connects the upper and lower peninsulas, open to traffic?

Answer: 1957

The project began in 1954 and the bridge is 26,444 feet long.

4. During World War II, the "Big Three" automakers played a major role in the manufacturing of war materials. Because of this what nickname was given to Michigan?

Answer: The Arsenal of Democracy

Probably the most famous such factory was Ford Motor Company's Willow Run Bomber Plant in Ypsilanti. By the end of the war the bombers were rolling of the assembly line at a rate of one every hour.

5. The "Flint Sit-Down Strike" of 1936-1937 forced which automaker to officially recognize the United Auto Workers (UAW) as the exclusive bargaining agent for its employees ?

Answer: General Motors

The UAW was founded just two years earlier and this event not only solidified the UAW as a major player in employee-employer relations but also made Michigan into a hot-bed of union activity.

6. Lewis Cass, former Governor of the Michigan Territory, ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Zachary Taylor in the election of 1848.

Answer: True

Lewis Cass also served as Senator for Michigan from 1845 to 1848 before resigning to run for the presidency.

7. Michigan elected its first female Governor in 2002. What is her name?

Answer: Jennifer Granholm

Jennifer Granholm was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and therefore would never be eligible to run for the President of the United States.

Answer: 1967

The riots began on Detroit's near westside. They left 43 people dead and 467 injured.

Answer: They did not actually take control of the Territory until 1796 when the Jay Treaty ordered the British to relinquish control of Detroit and other posts in the Michigan territory

In 1796 Wayne County was established as an administrative division of the Northwest Territory and included the entire area of the lower peninsula and areas in Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois.

10. The territorial capital and first state capital of Michigan was located in which city?

Answer: Detroit

Detroit was designated the seat of government for the Michigan Territory in 1805 and remained until 1837 when Michigan became a state and Detroit became its capital. In 1847 the Michigan legislature voted to move the capital to the small township of Lansing where it remains today.

Source: Author brnwshd85

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