The Midwest was once on a trajectory to become part of Canada
In short: The American Midwest wasn't always a settled U.S. territory. This video explores the historical trajectory of the Old Northwest and how it sat on the brink of becoming Canadian territory.
The region known today as the Midwest—including Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio—was historically referred to as the Old Northwest.
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