Wisconsin The first settlers of Wisconsin were the Native Americans, who arrived over 10,000 years ago. At the time of statehood there were a total of four different Indian tribes that made the western great lakes their home. Fur trading is what attracted the first Europeans to Wisconsin in the 17th century. In the 1840’s large numbers of German settlers started to arrive in Wisconsin, most of them being political and religious refuges. Wisconsin is a …showed first 75 words of 1284 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1284 total…the mascot of the University of Wisconsin. · State Wildlife Animal: White-tailed Deer (1957) · State domesticated animal: Dairy cow, represents the importance of the dairy industry of Wisconsin, 1971. · State Mineral: Galena (1971) · State Rock: Red Granite (1971) · State symbol of Peace: Mourning Dove (1971) · State Insect: Honeybee, sweet contributor,1977. · State Soil: Antigo Silt Loam, created by the glaciers. · State Fossil: Trilobite (1985). · State Dog: American Water Spaniel,hunter 1985. · State Beverage: Milk (1987). · State Grain: Corn (1989) State dance: Polka, reflects rich German heritage,1993.