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Civil War Draft in Wisconsin

Wisconsin and the Civil War
Use the 1862 Civil War Draft Riots to examine differing opinions on the Civil War in Wisconsin
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Immigration: Packing a Traveler's Trunk

Packing a traveler's trunk offers students the opportunity to take a closer look at the immigrant experience in this lesson
Classroom Material

An 'American Letter' by Norwegian Immigrants

Use a letter written home by a Norwegian immigrant to take a closer look at the immigrant experience in 1840s Wisconsin
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The Emigrant's Handbook and Guide to Wisconsin, 1851

Learn about life on the frontier in Wisconsin in 1851, as recounted in guides designed to attract immigrants to the state from Europe.
Historical Essay

Poles in Wisconsin

Brief history of Polis migration to Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Commercial Fruit Production

Read about the trials and tribulations of commercial fruit production in Wisconsin from 1854 until the early 20th century.
Historical Essay

Irish in Wisconsin

Brief history of the Irish in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Scots in Wisconsin

Brief history of the Scots in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Czechs in Wisconsin

Brief history of Czechs in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Luxembourgers in Wisconsin

Brief history of Luxembourgers in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Slovaks in Wisconsin

Brief history of Slovaks in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Swedes in Wisconsin

Brief history of Swedes in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Norwegians in Wisconsin

Brief history of Norwegians in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Russians in Wisconsin

Brief history of Russians in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Cornish in Wisconsin

Brief history of the Cornish in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Swiss in Wisconsin

Brief history of the Swiss in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Germans in Wisconsin

Brief history of Germans in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Austrians in Wisconsin

Learn about the German Austrianswho emigrated to Wisconsin in the latter half of the 19th century, mainly settling in cities and towns.
Historical Essay

Dutch in Wisconsin

Leart about Dutch immigration to Wisconsin, which peaked between 1840 and 1890 and was divided into Protestant and Catholic group.
Historical Essay

Lithuanians in Wisconsin

Learn about the Lithuanians who emigrated to Wisconsin in the early 20th century and again after World War II.

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