Toledo War and Michigan History

The Toledo War was a boundary dispute between Ohio and the Michigan Territory in the early 19th century, sparked by conflicting interpretations of the border defined in the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. The conflict escalated with both sides deploying militias, but it was resolved diplomatically in 1836 when Michigan ceded the Toledo Strip to Ohio in exchange for the Upper Peninsula. This resolution led to Michigan's statehood in 1837. The war's legacy includes the economic boon from the Upper Peninsula's natural resources and ongoing border discussions into the 20th century.

What was the main cause of the Toledo War?

• A dispute over the border defined by an incorrect map

• A rivalry between political leaders

• A disagreement over trade routes

• A conflict over natural resources

Which map was responsible for the border confusion between Ohio and Michigan?

• The Lewis and Clark Map

• The Mitchell Map

• The Monroe Map

• The Cass Map

What was the Toledo Strip?

• A military base

• A famous trade route

• A disputed area claimed by both Ohio and Michigan

• A region rich in gold

Who was the young acting territorial governor of Michigan during the Toledo War?

• Andrew Jackson

• Stevens Mason

• John Quincy Adams

• Robert Lucas

What was the outcome of the Battle of Phillips Corners?

• Michigan militia arrested Ohio surveyors

• A peace treaty was signed

• Michigan ceded the Toledo Strip to Ohio

• Ohio gained control of the Toledo Strip

What was the financial impact of the Toledo War on Michigan?

• It led to a financial surplus

• It boosted Michigan's economy

• It drained Michigan's financial resources

• It had no financial impact

What did Michigan receive in exchange for giving up the Toledo Strip?

• The entire state of Ohio

• The Upper Peninsula

• A financial settlement

• A trade agreement

How did the discovery of resources in the Upper Peninsula affect Michigan's view of the Toledo War outcome?

• It worsened their view

• It led to renewed conflict

• It had no effect

• It improved their view

Which U.S. President was involved in the resolution of the Toledo War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• James Monroe

What was the 'Frostbitten Convention'?

• A trade negotiation

• A meeting to discuss Michigan's statehood

• A peace treaty signing

• A military strategy session