Wisconsin History Day By Day

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Vocabulary:

establishment

grant

Interesting Fact:

Even though the territorial legislature provided for the establishement of a university, it wasn't until February 1849 that the first class was held.

Study Questions:

Why did it take 11 years from 1838 before the University of Wisconsin was started?

Were other locations considered for the University of Wisconsin besides Madison?

What other Wisconsin colleges were founded before 1850?

U.S. historical events that occurred on January 19:

1809: Author Edgar Allan Poe is born in Boston.

1955: A presidential news conference appears on television for the first time.

January 19

January 19, 1838: The territorial legislature provided for the establishment of a university at or near Madison. The grant for the use of land within the territory was approved by Congress and President Van Buren.

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January 19, 1838: The territorial legislature provided for the establishment of a university at or near Madison. The grant for the use of land within the territory was approved by Congress and President Van Buren.