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Wisconsin and the Civil War |
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Use the 1862 Civil War Draft Riots to examine differing opinions on the Civil War in Wisconsin |
Packing a traveler's trunk offers students the opportunity to take a closer look at the immigrant experience in this lesson |
Students will learn more about the history of their own family as well as the larger history of immigration to Wisconsin |
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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Date: | 06 22 1933 |
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Description: | Twelve boys and girls, coached by J.C. Haberman, in an acrobatic/gymnastic pose at the Madison Turners Hall, 21 South Butler Street. They performed seven "... |
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Description: | Immigrants buying tickets at Ellis Island. |
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Description: | Immigrants being detained at Ellis Island. Three boys lay on the ground together. |
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Description: | Elevated view from railing of immigrants boarding a ferry to depart Ellis Island. |
Date: | 1900 |
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Description: | Christian Turck House built in 1835 by Turck who was a German immigrant. |
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Description: | Two immigrant women in headscarves pose with a baby and a young boy. They are both holding baskets and bundles, and are standing on a platform. |
Date: | 1900 |
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Description: | Studio portrait of Magnus Swenson. He was a Norwegian immigrant who made his name in business and as an inventor. He served on the Wisconsin Capitol Buil... |
Date: | 05 18 1919 |
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Description: | Scene from Poale Zion Chasidim, an Americanization pageant held in the Milwaukee auditorium to welcome Milwaukee's new citizens. |
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Description: | Jane Addams holding an open book, surrounded by immigrant children. |
Date: | 09 02 1954 |
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Description: | A group of newly naturalized citizens registering to vote at City Hall. |
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