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| How a Disaster Made Wisconsin the Dairy State |
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| Discover how Wisconsin became the nation's leader in wheat long before it was renowned for dairy, and the disaster that made it all possible. |
| The Industry That Changed the State |
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| Discover how the logging industry shaped Wisconsin's economy and culture from the 19th century to the present. |
| The Boom and Bust of the 19th Century |
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| Discover how the copper boom and bust of the 19th century permanently altered the communities of northern Wisconsin. |
| How Wisconsin Became the Dairy State |
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| Discover how Wisconsin became the Dairy State. |
| A Brief History of one of Wisconsin's Earliest Crops |
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| Discover the history of wild rice in Wisconsin. |
| Assimilation |
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| Discover how the government tried to assimilate Germans and Indians into their culture. |
| How Wisconsin Created the Workday |
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| Discover the history of the labor movement in Wisconsin and how it created the modern work week. |
| 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. |
| The People who Shaped the Movement |
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| Discover how a 19th century Scottish farm boy and many other devoted citizens created the conservation movement in Wisconsin. |
| The History of the Movement |
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| Discover how Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette, the Wisconsin Republican Party and the Progressive Movement reformed state and national government. |
| The Invention of a new Pastime |
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| Discover how new technology helped create the tourist industry in Wisconsin in the 19th century |
| 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. |
| How a Senator From Wisconsin Created the Red Scare |
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| Discover how a senator from Wisconsin named Joseph McCarthy created the climate of fear known as the "Red Scare." |
| America's Longest, Most Expensive War |
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| Discover the history of America's longest, most expensive war and the incredible events that happened in Wisconsin. |
| The Struggles at Home |
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| Discover the how American patriotism during World War I led to Xenophobia and fear of Germans. |
| The Benefits and Costs of War |
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| Discover how World War II affected daily life in Wisconsin. |
| Wisconsin and the Invention of the Car |
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| Discover how Wisconsin's influence on the automobile and tourist culture. |
| Read about the brewing industry, the temperance movement, and the effects of prohibition in Wisconsin. |
| Hard Times in Wisconsin |
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| Discover the role Wisconsin played in ending the Great Depression |
| How Wisconsin Became an Electrical Pioneer |
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| Discover the electrical innovations that made Wisconsin one of America's most important electric centers |
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