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University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Foreign Relations of the United States
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.
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University of Wisconsin: Cahokia Mounds Research Facility
This resource offers excellent photographs of excavations in progress although there is not much detail of Mississippian culture.
50 States
50 States: Wisconsin (Wi)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Wisconsin. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
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Oneida Nation: The Oneida Creation Story [Pdf]
Learn the history of this Native American group - how they were forced to leave their land, but purchased a large section of land in what would soon become the state of Wisconsin.
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Oneida Nation: Our Ways: Historic Timeline
Learn the history of this Native American group - how they were forced to leave their land, but purchased a large section of land in what would soon become the state of Wisconsin.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: 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.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Wisconsin State Symbols
Information about all of Wisconsin's state symbols is found here.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Wisconsin
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Wisconsin including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Feeding America Collection: Lizzie Black Kander
Lizzie Black Kander was a well known figure in Milwaukee in the early part of the twentieth century. She helped Jewish immigrants settle in the area and learn how to gain acceptance, published cookbooks and promoted the 'domestic arts'...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Wisconsin State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Wisconsin including early explorers, Native Americans, pioneers, Northwest Territory, and the Black Hawk War.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Wisconsin
Why does Wisconsin have the nickname, "America's Dairyland"? Come and check out the traditions of this great state.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Wisconsin
Check out this state fact sheet on Wisconsin from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Theodora Winton Youmans and Women's Suffrage
Theodora Winton Youmans is attributed with changing public perceptions of women's suffrage in Wisconsin so that the state became the first to support it in 1919. She did this by pushing for change in federal laws, even going against her...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Increase Lapham
Increase Lapham was an early naturalist and engineer who catalogued many effigy mounds and native plant species of Wisconsin, along with the climate and the geology. He also drew early maps of the state. He also helped establish many...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Wisconsin Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Wisconsin includes information on the poet laureate, Denise Sweet. Other sections include featured poets (Lorine Niedecker and Carl Sandburg) and poems...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Conflict on the Homefront: Wartime Economy [Pdf]
Find out how the people of the United States, and Wisconsin in particular, stepped up to help the war effort in World War I. Read about the way industries retooled to produce wartime goods and see brochures that advertised Liberty Bonds.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Wisconsin's Champion Trees
Environmental Education for Kids offers step-by-step procedures to measure trees. Designed for Wisconsin's Champion Trees, these guidelines can be adopted for use in any state or area.
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Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries: Miller, Frederick (1824 1888)
A short biography of Frederick Miller, who founded Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee in the 1800s. He is buried in this cemetery. The company survives today as the second largest brewery in the United States.
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Wisconsin State Journal: Oscar G. Mayer, 95, Dies
An obituary of Oscar Gustave Mayer, the thiird Oscar Mayer in the family that owned the famous Oscar Mayer & Co. meat company. [Date of Article: July 8, 2009]
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Commander of Armies That Turned Back Japan Led a Brigade in Wwi
An obituary for General Douglas MacArthur, who served in the United States Army for over sixty years. [Article date: April 6, 1964]
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Educator Licensing
This state site provides you with all you need to know about educational licensure within Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Wisconsin provides in-depth information on every facet of education in the state. Links take the viewer to such varied topics as reports on school performance, testing results, jobs, Native American programs, and technology plans.