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Abstract This paper explores the economic restructuring and revitalization of Detroit Michigan post World War II until today. The purpose of this research paper is to show the history of Detroit’s auto and manufacturing industry, in what ways it has changed in recent years, and how it has helped define the economy of Detroit and damaged it. This paper suggests that the deindustrialization of plants and industries and the depopulation of whites to the Suburbs have triggered the economic downfall of

has been struggling to survive. Many populations are suffering on the island and researchers are struggling to make the population hit a point where they are able to survive without overpopulating or under populating. The wolf population in upper Michigan has now hit a high where people are starting to hunt them to protect wildlife. It used to be a very small population but now it is thriving which will cause adverse consequences. This is also a struggle in Yellowstone National Park. People have

Every year, thousands of people cross the Macarthur bridge onto a beautiful island known as Belle Isle. Here is a place where someone can discover all 4 seasons, view some aquatic life at the Belle Isle aquarium, or just take in the breathtaking views of the skylines of Detroit and Windsor, created as a place where Detroiters can relax and play, to be able to release all of their stress and trouble. Belle Isle with such a rich history and majestic architecture, made this island a beautiful piece

The Impact of Immigration Policies on Communities and the Future of West Michigan “I’m 50% Dutch, 25% German, 15% Polish and a 10% mixture of others I can’t remember.” Does this sound familiar at all? These types of phrases were one of the first things to befuddle my perception of my new found West Michigan friends when our family first moved up to Grand Rapids from a small town in Texas in 2008. It perpetually amazed me as to how so many people had so many different “percents” and a few even impressed

changed the world of train travel, but faced many hardships along the way. Elijah McCoy was born in Colchester, Ontario, Canada, and was later sent to Edinburgh, Scotland by his parents to study mechanical engineering, he then moved to Detroit, Michigan. Due to racism he could only get a job as a fireman or oilman on a steam-engine train. McCoy 's first invention the automatic lubricator was a revolutionary way of lubricating steam engines without having to shut them down for long periods of time

Open Letter to University of Michigan Central Student Government Dear the University of Michigan Central Student Government, As an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan concerned with the stress levels of my peers, I am writing to address the issue of not having enough stress-reducing activities for students year-round. As we all know, college is a very stressful time. Not a week goes by without having an exam, an essay due, or a presentation to give. And if it does, we spend that week

Superintendent Comments Monroe High School began testing today with our 9th and 10th grade students participating in the PSAT, and our juniors will be taking the SAT, WorkKeys and M-STEP. The 12th grade students are not testing and did not go to school today, but Mrs. Kreps and her team developed a number of innovative activities for them to prepare for college and careers. Kindergarten registration will take place April 25-27 at Riverside Early Learning Center. Twenty-two Monroe Public Schools

Begun in 1817 and completed in 1825, this 350-mile-long transportation route was the engineering marvel of its day. It enabled Michigan farmers to ship their products to Eastern cities and brought thousands of new settlers into the Michigan Territory. What was it called? A) The National Road B) Erie Canal C) Chicago Military Road D) Sault Ste. Marie Canal 3.In 1837, the Michigan State Legislature passed a Public Improvement Act, which authorized the governor to sell $5 million in bonds to fund the construction

The movie Black Robe serves as a perfect example of the "middle ground" that existed between the Algonquian Indians and the French colonists. Throughout the movie, there are numerous depictions of the cohabitation between the two groups. Using the movie, Black Robe, the following question will be answered through examples presented in the movie; how does the film portray the "middle ground" between the Algonquian Indians and the French colonists? The movie itself was confusing at first in the beginning

disease or in an irreversible coma. Euthanasia is also named assisted suicide or mercy killing. Is it really suicide, if someone else kills you? Do you know who Dr. Kevorkian is? Jack Kevorkian was born on May 26, 1928. Jack was born in Pontiac Michigan. Jack’s first name was originally was Murad Kevorkian. Kevorkian was the second child born to Armenian immigrants. Jack’s parents were Levon and Satenig Kevorkian. His parents escaped the Armenian Massacres that occurred after World War 1. Jack had