This detailed history of the Wisconsin territory provides insight into the political, economic, and social landscape of the region in the mid-1800s. It includes an overview of key events leading up to the establishment of the territory, and provides glimpses into the day-to-day lives of its residents. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Wisconsin history, as well as the socio-political history of the region more broadly. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.