Turning wild land into safe settlements was a formidable task in 1814. Lewis Cass, the new Governor of the Michigan Territory, used wisdom and courage to win treaties with native Indians, securing millions of fertile acreages for farming and lodging. Scientific expeditions on the Great Lakes discover minerals and foods for growing populations. Chicago, Detroit, Grand River, Milwaukee, and Mackinac become thriving trading posts and by 1831 schools were being built throughout the region. Learn this exciting story of American exploration and progress in this 13-page sequence.