Wisconsin History Day By Day

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"Bravest of the Brave, Captain Charles de Langlade" by Publius Lawson

"Badger Saints and Sinners" by Fred Holmes

"Dictionary of Wisconsin Biography" by Wisconsin Historical Association

Vocabulary:

expeditionary

recruited

principle

Interesting Fact:

Future American president George Washington was involved in this battle, fighting on the side of the British.

Study Questions:

Why were Wisconsin Indians concerned about a battle in Pennsylvannia?

What is the history of the French and Indian War?

What is Charles de Langlade's background?

U.S. historical events that occurred on July 9:

1776: The Declaration of Independence is read aloud to the troops in New York, commanded by George Washington.

July 9

July 9, 1755: An expeditionary force of Wisconsin Indians, recruited by the French and under the command of Charles de Langlade, played a principle role in the British defeat at the Monongahela.

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July 9, 1755: An expeditionary force of Wisconsin Indians, recruited by the French and under the command of Charles de Langlade, played a principle role in the British defeat at the Monongahela.