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Related Web Sites:
Wisconsin State Capitol
A Trip Through Wisconsin's New State Capitol
Cupolas of Capitalism: State Capitol Building Histories
Capitol timeline
Read More About It
"Wisconsin Capitol: Fascinating Facts" by Diana Cook
"Wisconsin State Capitol: Guide and History" edited by Stan Cravens
"Wisconsin Blue Book" 2002
Vocabulary:
contract
rebuilding
Interesting Fact:
The state Capitol has 448,297 square feet.
Study Questions:
How long did it take to finish the construction of the Capitol?
Who was the architect of the Capitol?
What is the name of the statue on top of the Capitol's dome? (hint: it is not Forward or Miss Forward)
U.S. historical events that occurred on October 11:
1942: The World War II Battle of Cape Esperance begins.
1968: The first Apollo mission, Apollo 7, is launched.
1984: Astronaut Kathy Sullivan becomes the first American woman to walk in space.
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