The origin of Detroit city

As early as 1 1000 years ago, ancient Indians lived in the area near Detroit. /kloc-in the 0/7th century, there were many Indian aborigines living in this area, such as Huron, Odawa, Potawatomi and Iroquois.

65438+In 1930s, French missionaries and businessmen fought the Iroquois League and other Iroquois tribes, and the first European talents first entered the region and reached Detroit Canyon.

The city of Detroit was named by French colonists, referring to the Detroit River connecting Lake Huron and Lake Erie.

1701On July 24th, the French explorer Antoine built a small fort on the north bank of Detroit. In order to attract colonists to Detroit, the French provided free land for immigrant families.

1765, the population of Detroit reached 800. At that time, it was the largest settlement of European immigrants (including French) between Montreal and New Orleans. 1773, and its population reached 1400. 1778, its population reached 2 144, making it the third largest city in Quebec, Canada.

After the American War of Independence and American independence, Britain ceded Detroit and other territories in the region to the United States according to the Jay Treaty (1796), which also established the northern border between the United States and Canada. Since then, Detroit has changed from Canadian territory to American territory.

From 1805 to 1847, Detroit is the capital of Michigan (first territory, then state).

18 12, American troops in Detroit surrendered to Canadian and British troops that besieged Detroit. 18 13 years, American troops recaptured Detroit.

With the rise of shipping, shipbuilding and manufacturing, Detroit, located along the Great Lakes, has become an important port and transportation hub.

Before the American Civil War, Detroit, a city on the border between Canada and the United States, became a key stop for refugees and slaves to travel along the railway to the north for freedom. Many people crossed the Detroit River and came to Canada to escape the slave hunters. During this period, it is estimated that 20,000 to 30,000 African-American refugees infiltrated and settled in Canada.

During the American Civil War, many Detroit people volunteered to fight for the federal government, including the 24th Infantry Regiment of Michigan (part of the legendary Steel Brigade). They fought well in the Battle of Gettysburg from 65438 to 0863, with a casualty rate as high as 82%.

1896, the prosperous transportation industry prompted Henry Ford to build his first car in a rented workshop on Mike Avenue. During this growth period, Detroit expanded its borders by annexing all or part of several surrounding villages and towns.

1903, Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company. Ford, together with automobile pioneers william durant, Dodge Brothers, Packard, walter chrysler and other companies, built Detroit into the automobile capital of the world. Since then, the development of Detroit has entered a new historical chapter.