Wisconsin History Day By Day

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"Wisconsin: A History" by Robert C. Nesbit

"The History of Wisconsin: From Exploration to Statehood" by Alice E. Smith

Vocabulary:

chartered

colonize

Interesting Fact:

The Hudson's Bay Company continues to exist today and was still involved in the fur trade up until 1991.

Study Questions:

Who were Sieur des Groseilliers and Pierre Esprit Radisson and what did they have to do with the Hudson's Bay Company?

What impact did the Hudson's Bay Company have on Wisconsin?

What is the history of the Hudson's Bay Company?

U.S. historical events that occurred on May 2:

1890: The Oklahoma Territory is organized.

May 2

May 2, 1670: The Hudson's Bay Company was chartered to colonize the far northern region, including Wisconsin, and establish trade.

May 2, 1670: The Hudson's Bay Company was chartered to colonize the far northern region, including Wisconsin, and establish trade.