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A Brief History of Detroit
A Brief History of Detroit
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By Frank Boles
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I: Introduction
II: The Founding of Detroit
III: The Seven Years' War
IV: British Rule
V: Pontiac's Revolt
VI: The American Revolution
VII: A Shaky Peace, 1783-1795
VIII: Americans Take Control
IX: Tecumseh's Uprising
X: The War of 1812
XI: Postwar Growth
XII: Race, Nationality, and Religion
XIII: Conclusion
History
Introduction
The Founding of Detroit
The Seven Years' War
British Rule
Pontiac's Revolt
The American Revolution
A Shaky Peace, 1783-1795
Americans Take Control
Tecumseh's Uprising
The War of 1812
Postwar Growth
Race, Nationality, and Religion
Conclusion