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| All-American Girls Baseball League Thrives During World War II |
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| The story of the All-American Girls Baseball League that thrilled fans for 12 seasons in cities and towns including Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee. |
| A Wisconsin Civil War Story |
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| Wisconsin's first and only legal execution was for spousal murder in the 1800s. Read about past efforts to re-establish the death penalty in the state. |
| Learn about the strong influence Wisconsin held on the national automobile industry in the early-mid 20th Century. |
| Steamships, Canals and the 19th Century Economy |
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| Discover what happened when 19th century Wisconsin settlers tried to construct a canal between the Mississippi and the Great Lakes. |
| Wisconsin and the Invention of the Car |
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| Discover how Wisconsin's influence on the automobile and tourist culture. |
| The History of Modern Immigration in Wisconsin |
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| Discover the economic and cultural changes that brought new immigrants to Wisconsin in the 20th century. |
| World War II and it Effect on Blacks |
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| Discover the effects World War II had on Blacks in Wisconsin. |
| Read about the most famous actions of freedom seekers along Wisconsin's Underground Railroad. Includes links to primary sources. |
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