What caused the Black Hawk War in 1832? What were the results of the Black Hawk War?

What caused the Black Hawk War in 1832? What were the results of the Black Hawk War?

What happened to Native American lands after the Black Hawk War?

Why did Wisconsin become a territory in 1836? Why did Wisconsin become a state in 1848?

How could Wisconsin become a territory? 1. Enough European Americans needed to live in Wisconsin to be recognized as its own territory. Native Americans did not count. 2. The United States government recognized Wisconsin as a new territory. How could Wisconsin become a state? 1. Sixty thousand (60,000) voters (free white males) needed to live in the Wisconsin territory and vote for Wisconsin becoming a state. 2. Wisconsin male delegates needed to write a state constitution which stated Wisconsin citizens rights and responsibilities. White male voters needed to approve the constitution. 3. The United States Congress had to approve statehood for Wisconsin.

Where was the first capital of the Wisconsin Territory? Who was the first governor of the Wisconsin Territory?

Who owned a lot of land in Madison and wanted the state capital to be built in Madison?

Why is the badger the state symbol for Wisconsin?

What are the important symbols on the Wisconsin State Flag? Why are they important in Wisconsin history?

Who are people in the Executive Branch of Wisconsin government? What is their job? Who are people in the Judicial Branch of Wisconsin government? What is their job?

Who are people in the Legislative Branch of Wisconsin government? What is their job? How does a bill become a law in Wisconsin?

How does a bill become a law in Wisconsin? 1. Someone must come up with an idea for a law. 2. A member of the Assembly must write a bill. 3. The Assembly must discuss the bill. The Assembly also invites citizens to talk about the bill s importance. Then the Assembly must vote to approve or veto (reject) the bill. 4. The Senate members must discuss the bill. The Senate also invites citizens to explain the bill s importance. Then the Senate must vote to approve or veto the bill. 5. The Governor must sign to approve the bill or veto the bill. If the Governor signs the bill, it becomes law. If the Governor vetoes the bill, two-thirds of the Assembly and the Senate must vote to approve the bill in order for the bill to become law.

Why do we have three branches of government rather than one strong leader? Checks and Balances in Wisconsin government Executive Branch Wisconsin Governor Enforces laws Can veto or approve laws made by the Legislative Branch Governor Scott Walker Legislative Branch Representatives and Senators Writes laws Can pass laws and override the governor s veto of laws Gordon Hintz Oshkosh State Representative Michael Schraa Oshkosh State Representative Dan Feyen Oshkosh State Senator Judicial Branch Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Explains laws Can decide if laws agree or disagree with the state constitution The Supreme Court Justices in court in the capitol building.

How can you participate in government?

What are your responsibilities to help your school, community, and state?

Who builds and takes care of Wisconsin highways?

Who helps pay for schools and teachers in Wisconsin? Elementary schools in Wisconsin Teachers in Wisconsin

Where does Wisconsin get the money to build state highways and schools and pay teachers for teaching in Wisconsin? Paying taxes when you earn money and when you buy gasoline, toys, clothes, and electronics. Price $5.00 Tax $0.25 Total Cost $5.25 You pay taxes when you buy toys, clothes, and electronics.

Who builds and takes care of national highways that go between more than one state in the United States? Who builds and takes care of Oshkosh city streets?

What is the difference between goods and services? What is the difference between a public service and a private service? What is the difference between a public good and a private good?

What is the meaning of freedom? How have you experienced freedom? What is the meaning of democracy? How have you experienced democracy? What is the meaning of justice? How have you experienced justice?

How should we treat each other when we disagree about laws?

When did Wisconsin become a state?