From wilderness to wasteland: Michigan Deforestation

What year did a young French writer arrive in Michigan, hoping to see untouched American wilderness?

• 1831

• 1850

• 1881

• 1871

Which tree species were mentioned as part of the ancient forests in the southern half of Michigan?

• Elm, poplar, and cherry

• Maple, beech, oak, hickory, and ash

• Pine, spruce, and fir

• Cedar, birch, and willow

What is the name of the state park that has the largest stand of old-growth trees left in the Lower Peninsula?

• Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

• Tahquamenon Falls State Park

• Hartwick Pines State Park

During what years was most of Lower Michigan's forests clearcut?

• 1800 to 1850

• 1700 to 1800

• 1910 to 1950

• 1850 to 1910

Who was the founder of General Motors that made a fortune in the logging industry?

• Henry Ford

• William Durant

• Henry Crapo

• William H. Murphy

What natural disaster on October 8, 1871, affected the Great Lakes states including Michigan?

• Flood

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Wildfires

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What was the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history, which also reached parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula?

• The Huron-Manistee Fire

• The Peshtigo Fire

• The Thumb Fire

• The Great Chicago Fire

Who bought an 8,000 acre patch of land near Grayling to preserve it as a memorial?

• Edward Hartwick

• Karen Hartwick

• Hillary Pine

• Karen Michelson

What was the primary reason for the clearcutting of forests in Michigan?

• To create wealth from the trees

• To make space for agriculture

• To build cities and towns

• For firewood and heating

What was the condition Karen Hartwick set when she gave the land to the state?

• It must be used for agriculture

• It must be sold for profit

• It should be developed into a city

• The trees cannot be touched