The Mines and Railroads of Wisconsin
Written by Beverly Vaillancourt, M.Ed., with contributions by Paul Wolter and Bill Schuette
book design by PowerUp Design, LLC
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What must it have been like to work in a mine underground with only a candle to light your work area? What must it have been like to lay railroad track through the forest or across a river on a newly built bridge? What changes did the digging of mines and the building of railroads cause for the Indigenous Peoples who had lived on lands across Wisconsin for generations? The story of mines and railroads in Wisconsin is one of hard work, perseverance, cultural upheaval, invention, technology, and the building of communities. It is the story of great change influenced by Wisconsin's timber and mineral resources. It is the story told through photographs, diaries, and new laws.
It is the story of the human experience. 72 pages
Aligned with Wisconsin State Social Studies Standards for Inquiry, History, and Geography for Grades 4 - 6
The eBook contains one video: Captain Roberts Mine (North Freedom)
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