Michigan's paradise

chapter 13

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May 14th 2007
In some ways Traverse City reflects the culture region it is part of - the Midwest Heartland. Its demographics reflect the homogenization of much of the region, and its economy is on hold, partly in transition, as is much of the midwest. But seeds have been planted in the Traverse area, in the hope of avoiding the specialization that historically has cursed much of the region. Not content with ch ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more