Wisconsin History Day By Day


Related Web Sites:
Territorial Era, 1787-1848

Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs

Wisconsin National Guard (Wikipedia)


Read More About It

"Wisconsin Territorial Days" Badger History Wisconsin Historical Society

"Defining a people, creating a state: the Wisconsin constitution"


Vocabulary:

militia
forerunner
authorized


Interesting Fact:

The first adjutant general of the militia appointed in Wisconsin was William R. Smith of Mineral Point, a post he held from 1839 until 1851.


Study Questions:

  • When did it change from the militia to the National Guard?
  • Besides fighting in wars, what other ways does the National Guard help the state and country?
  • What battles has the Wisconsin National Guard or militia been involved in since 1848?


    U.S. historical events that occurred on January 17:

    1706: Benjamin Franklin is born.



  • January 17

    January 17, 1838: The territorial militia, the home guard which was the forerunner of the Wisconsin National Guard, was authorized for the first time by an act of the legislature for the protection of the Wisconsin Territory.


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