Creating the Wisconsin Territory |
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Discover the story of Wisconsin's first elections and how the state was divided into its present-day areas. |
How Years of Failure led to Success |
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Discover the history of suffrage in Wisconsin, and how the state became the first to ratify the 19th amendment after many difficulties. |
Argument and an Unpopular Choice |
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Discover how Madison became the capitol city during the first Wisconsin territorial convention |
Governor and Progressive |
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Discover how Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette and the Progressive Movement reformed state government and the Republican Party. |
A Plot of Land Becomes a City |
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Discover how Wisconsin went from a small part of a territory to a capital city. |
How Wisconsin Became America's Most Socialist State |
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Discover how Milwaukee, Wisconsin became America's first Socialist city. |
Symbol of Milwaukee Socialism |
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Learn about the man who was the symbol of Milwaukee Socialism. Read about his involvement in the newspaper business, politics, and his anti-war stance. |
From Bear Hunting on the Capitol Square to a Fully-incorporated City |
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Discover how Madison went from a small village in 1836 to being organized and governed as a city in 20 years time |
A Dishonest Democrat and a Radical Republican |
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Learn about the election that was so close that Wisconsin briefly had two governors until one was exposed for tampering with ballots. |
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