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Detroit was the capital city of Michigan when it was admitted into the Union on January 26, 1837. The capital city was relocated to Lansing in 1847, due to the need to develop the state's western portion and for easy defense from British troops stationed in Windsor, Ontario.

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Q: Why is Detroit no longer the capital of Michigan?
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