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American History.United States: Local History and Description.
the Old Northwest Old Northwest. Northwest Territory.
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Sault Ste. MarieSault Ste. Marie has been a natural stopping place for travelers for centuries because of the St. Mary's Rapids, which form a natural barrier to navigation between Lake Superior and the rest of the Great Lakes. Today, it is best known for the Soo Locks, which allow ships and boats to bypass those rapids.
Antoine de la Mothe, Sieur de CadillacAntoine de la Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac founded Fort Pontchartrain on the site of what is now Detroit in 1701. His monopoly on trade in the area, combined with abuses in his transactions with the Indians, led to his being recalled to France in 1710.
Battle of Fallen TimbersThe Battle of Fallen Timbers, fought on August 20, 1794, is considered to have been one of the most significant battles ever fought on American soil. Had the U.S. lost the battle much of what we now know as Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan could very well be part of Canada instead of the United States.
John Porter AltgeldJohn Porter Altgeld was elected Governor of Illinois in 1892. His single term in office is most noted by the Pullman Strike, during which federal troops were sent into Illinois without his consent. His actions during the strike made him unpopular with both pro- and anti-labor factions.
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