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| Brief description of Wisconsin's role in the Spanish American War. |
| Brief description of the sinking of the Lady Elgin which was carryinh about 300 Milwaukeeans. |
| Brief description of Wisconsin's Blizzard of 1881 also called the "Big Snow of '81." |
| A brief description of the violent attacks that ensued after the Civil War military draft began in Wisconsin. |
| Author, Economist and Social Critic |
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| Discover the history author, econonmist and social critic Thorstein Veblen. |
| Read about the trials and tribulations of commercial fruit production in Wisconsin from 1854 until the early 20th century. |
| A brief timeline of Wisconsin history, 1784-1835. |
| Brief history of the 1883 Capitol collapse disaster. |
| Circus Performer |
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| Biography of Circus Performer Frederick W. Shadick. |
| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
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| The 3rd Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Hamilton, in Fond Du Lac and mustered into service on June 19, 1861. |
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