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How did the Upper peninsula become part of Michigan?

April 26, 2017Michigan peninsula Upper

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How did the Upper peninsula become part of Michigan?

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In December 1836 after being in a bad financial state as well as pressure from President Andrew Jackson, and Congress, Michigan agreed to give up the Toledo Strip and accept the Upper Peninsula as part of Michigan. It was thought that Michigan got a terrible deal until rich deposits of minerals and other natural resources were discovered there.