Many if the early settlers in Milwaukee were of German ancestry. African-Americans also helped settle the area, and even pre-dated its founding. Some of the history of these two groups is presented here.

Here's a brief biography of Robert La Follete, Wisconsin Progressive politician, which covers his life in pictures and captions.

A good description of the life of the Woodland Moundbuilding culture in what is now Wisconsin. Learn about the effigy mounds built by these Native Americans, and access primary source manuscripts of writers trying to figure out these...

Essay on the last mass emigration of Dutch citizens from the Netherlands in 1800s who came for economic and religious reasons and settled in Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Edwin Witte was known as the founder of Social Security, having created the plan for it when he worked on the Committee on Economic Security under President Franklin Roosevelt. This is a biography of his life.

Want to learn about the U.S. foreign policy? This site contains the official documentary historical record of major decisions made by the U.S. in regards to foreign policy. Documents cover the years from 1861-1899 and 1900-1918.

The Pabst Mansion was the home of Captain Frederick Pabst, who, among other things, owned a large beer brewery in Milwaukee in the 1800s. The mansion is now an historical building open to the public. Some of its history is described here.

Site includes information on community services, tribal culture, history, economics, termination, and restoration.

The first hydroelectric power plant, known as the Vulcan Street Plant, was powered by the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Provides comprehensive information regarding Wisconsin history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.

A short quiz about the different ethnic groups who have settled in Milwaukee during its history.

This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.

The Kaskaskia people were one of the primary tribes of the Inoka (Illinois) Confederacy of the 1600s and onwards. They were one of the Algonquian peoples attacked by the Haudenosaunee in the 1600s Beaver Wars, forcing them to take refuge...

This site describes the history and purpose of the Jane Addams Book Award. It also gives a list of children's books that have won this award because they effectively promote peace, social justice and world community.

This is a library of historical images and photos of Milwaukee. The pictures are organized by category and include one for 'Lesson Activity Images'. There are also numerous historical maps.

In this interactive activity, students select historic photographs of Milwaukee and create a scrapbook page. It is advised that they work in a wordprocessor while they compose their text, as the article is not saved online.

Site introduces the concept of mound building and explains the concept in easy-to-understand terms. Discover why the mounds were build and what they possibly meant to the ancient people.

John R. Commons was known for his progressive views on social welfare and labor reform in the later 1800s. He is felt to be responsible for the beginning of Social Security in the United States.

Read this harrowing account of a German-American farmer whose nativist neighbors suspected his alliegiance to the United States after the country entered the war against Germany in World War I.

For this activity, students are presented with five immigrant groups and a map of Milwaukee. They must determine where each group settled in Milwaukee.

'Who Am I?' is an interactive quiz game that presents questions about people who were famous in Milwaukee between 1914 and 1945.

Frank Zeidler was mayor of Milwaukee from 1948-1960. He published a book called A Liberal in City Government, which is highlighted on this website. This particular page has a short biography of his life.

This virtual exhibit provides an in-depth look at the life and accomplishments of Harry Houdini.

Read about some of the grassroots movements at the heart of Progressivism, and the changes they were pushing for and what they accomplished. Discusses labor issues, including the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Also discusses...