Essay 1. (20 points) Choose one of the following options:
Option A: Name one person who lived/worked/governed in the state of Michigan during the 1900s that captured YOUR interest. Then write an essay that answers the following questions: Who was the person? How did events/trends/landscapes in Michigan shape this person’s story? How did this person shape the story of Michigan (or the story of a community in Michigan)?
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Essay 2. (20 points) Based on your understanding of Michigan History, identify two social, economic, or political possible futures for Michigan. Your answer must have detail to sufficiently describe the possible future AND list historical examples and contemporary trends that shape your perspective.