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The Territory of Wisconsin was an organized and incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 3, 1836, [1] until May 29, 1848, when an eastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Wisconsin.
The size and shape of a territory can vary according to its purpose, season, the amount and quality of resources it contains, or the geography. The size is usually a compromise of resource needs, defense costs, predation pressure and reproductive needs. Some species of squirrels may claim as much as 10 hectares (25 acres) of territory. [3]
The American badger is the state animal of Wisconsin. This is a list of mammals native to the U.S. state of Wisconsin. [1] [2] The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature:
Two main species of big cat once inhabited the United States. One is the jaguar (Panthera onca), which is related to many species of big cat found on other continents.Though there are single jaguars now living within Arizona, [2] the species has largely been extirpated from the United States (in the states of Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Louisiana) since the early 20th century; although it ...
The fur trade in what is now Wisconsin reached its height under British rule, and the first self-sustaining farms in the state were established as well. From 1763 to 1780, Green Bay was a prosperous community which produced its own foodstuff, built graceful cottages and held dances and festivities. [40]
"Oh Wisconsin, Land of My Dreams" 2001 Beverage: Milk: 1987 Dance: Polka: 1993 Pastry: Kringle [2] 2013 Slogan: America's Dairyland [3] 1940 Song "On, Wisconsin!" 1959 Symbol of peace: Mourning dove Zenaidura macroura carolinensis: 1971 Tartan: Wisconsin tartan [4] [5] 2007 Waltz "The Wisconsin Waltz" 2001
People from Wisconsin Territory (1 C, 54 P) Pages in category "Wisconsin Territory" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
November 2, 1836: The Council concurs on adoption of the first great seal of the territory; December 3, 1836: An Act to establish the seat of government of the territory of Wisconsin, and to provide for the erection of public buildings, 1836 Wis. Terr. Act 11. Established Madison as the capital city of Wisconsin.