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Native People of Wisconsin Interactive Resource

Supplemental teaching materials for 'Native People of Wisconsin'
Interactive whiteboard resources designed for use with Patty Loew's "Native People of Wisconsin" for the 4th grade classroom.
Historical Essay

Black Hawk (1767-1838)

Leader and warrior of the Sauk Indians
Biography of Black Hawk
Historical Essay

Vieau, Jacques (1757-1852)

Fur Trader
Biography of pioneer fur trader Jacques Vieau.
Historical Essay

Carver, Jonathan (1710-1780)

Explorer and Author
Biography of explorer and author Jonathan Carver
Historical Essay

Lawe, John (1780-1846)

Fur Trader
Biography of John Lawe, a fur trader for Astor's American Fur Company in Green Bay.
Historical Essay

Best, Jacob Sr. (1786-1861)

Brewer
Biography of German brewer Jacob Best Sr., founder of the company that became Pabst Brewing.
Historical Essay

Langlade, Charles Michel 1729-1801

Soldier, Fur Trader and "Father of Wisconsin"
Brief biography of soldier, fur trader and the "Father of Wisconsin," Charles Michel Langlade.
Historical Essay

Porlier, Jacques 1765-1839

Fur Trader and Chief Justice
Biography of fur trader and chief justice of the Brown County Court Jacques Porlier.
Historical Essay

Brisbois, Michael 1760-1837

Fur Trader and Settler
Biography of French-Canadian fur trader Michel Brisbois, who founded the first permanent white settlement in Prairie du Chien.
Historical Essay

Reaume, Charles 1752-1821

Judge
Brief biography of legendary judge Charles Reaume.
Historical Essay

Williams, Eleazer 1788-1858

Canadian Clergyman, Missionary and Con Artist
Biography of Eleazer Williams, a Canadian clergyman and missionary who claimed to be the French Lost Dauphin.
Historical Essay

Grignon, Augustin (1780-1860)

Fur Trader
Brief bio of Augustin Grignon, a fur trader who ran a gristmill and flour mill at Kaukauna.
Historical Essay

Timeline of Wisconsin history, 1784-1835

A brief timeline of Wisconsin history, 1784-1835.
Historical Essay

Timeline of Wisconsin history, 1750-1783

A brief timeline of Wisconsin history, 1750-1783.
Historical Essay

Crelie, Joseph 1773-1866

Pioneer and Hoaxer
Biography of Prairie du Chien pioneer and Wisconsin's "oldest man," Joseph Crelie.
Historical Essay

American Revolution in Wisconsin, 1776-1783

Brief history of The American Revolution (in Wisconsin).
Historical Essay

Street, Joseph Montfort 1780-1840

Indian Agent
Biography of Indian agent Joseph Montfort Street.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin (oldest cities and towns)

Learn about the oldest cities and towns in Wisconsin which were established by 1836 and still exist today.
Historical Essay

Red Bird, Ho-Chunk chief, 1788-1828

Death of the Chief
Discover the history of Ho-Chunk chief Red Bird from 1788-1828.
Historical Essay

Rolette, [Jean] Joseph 1781 - 1842

fur trader, pioneer land speculator
Brief biography of [Jean] Joseph Rolette (1781 - 1842).

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