It was made a city in 1701. From 1805 to 1847, Detroit was the capital of Michigan.
Detroit is a city where many automobiles are made and this is why it is sometimes called the "Motor City". Many people call it the car capital of the world. General Motors, Ford and Chrysler have their offices and many of their plants in and around Detroit.
In 2006, the Super Bowl came to Detroit. Detroit is home to one of the largest black communities in the United States, being over 91% African-American. Violent crime rate is one of the highest in the USA.
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