Article I – Declaration Of Rights. Section 3 – Free speech; libel. Every person may freely speak, write and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right, and no laws shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the […]
Roosevelt made the case for what he called “the New Nationalism” in a speech in Osawatomie, Kansas, on August 31, 1910. The central issue he argued was government protection of human welfare and property rights, but he also argued that human welfare was more important than property rights. What was […]
The originator of the “Wisconsin idea” of efficient government was: Robert M. La Follette. Who created the Wisconsin Idea quizlet? When he was elected governor in 1900, he backed a reform program known as Wisconsin Idea. Program of progressive reforms proposed by Wisconsin governor Robert M. La Follette during the […]
The Constitution of the State of Wisconsin is the governing document of the U.S. State of Wisconsin. It establishes the structure and function of state government, describes the state boundaries, and declares the rights of state citizens. What is the purpose of a state constitution? A state constitution is the […]
why Wisconsin became known as the “laboratory of Democracy.” Wisconsin broke the power of the party bosses and many reforms were made. Socialists believed in government ownership of business. By 1920 the InterstateCommerce Commission began setting rates at levels intended to ensure the industry’s profits. Why did Wisconsin became known […]
The genesis of the Wisconsin Idea is often attributed to former UW President Charles Van Hise, who in a 1905 address declared, “I shall never be content until the beneficent influence of the University reaches every family of the state.” That statement was formally described as the Wisconsin Idea by […]
In all, Wisconsin provided more than 91,000 soldiers to 56 regiments: 77,375 to the infantry, 8,877 to the cavalry, and 5,075 to the artillery. They fought in every major battle of the Civil War. New recruits were trained in Milwaukee, Fond du Lac, Racine, and Madison. How did Wisconsin help […]
Hot Time. According to the UW Marching Band, “Hot Time” was something of an unofficial fight song for the UW before “On, Wisconsin!” was written in 1909, so the band played it after the football Badgers scored a touchdown. What do Wisconsin fans sing after touchdown? Hot TimeToday, the band […]
Not only is “On, Wisconsin” the school’s fight song, but it’s also the official song for the state of Wisconsin. The epic battle cry of “On, Wisconsin” dates back to the Civil War when Lieutenant General Arthur Macarthur Jr. said those words to rally his regiment in the Battle of […]
UW–Madison is a well-established, well-balanced part of the community, and is a source of love and pride for its students and alumni. Since we’re the biggest UW campus, we contribute a tremendous amount of research to many academic fields, and we’re known to be a rigorous, well-rounded school. What do […]
UW-Madison has been named the most beautiful college in Wisconsin. According to Travel and Leisure, UW-Madison’s campus takes the cake for most beautiful campus in the state. Does UW Madison have hot girls? According to the poll, UW-Madison received a score of 9.32 out of 10 for “Hottest Guys,” 9.12 […]
As part of our commitment to ensure all applicants, regardless of financial circumstance, ability to travel or familiarity with the college admissions process, receive equal consideration in our review and selection of applicants, WashU will no longer consider demonstrated interest (such as visiting campus, attending Do colleges track demonstrated interest? […]
Washington University in St. Louis is ranked No. 48 (tie) in Best Engineering Schools. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. What is the #1 engineering school in the US? Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Top 10 universities for the Engineering […]
WashU also considers its “community members” when releasing admissions decisions, she added. That includes noting legacy status — applicants whose parents attended the university — and if an applicant’s parents work for the institution. What counts as a legacy for college? In college admissions, a “legacy” student is defined as […]
This past year, GW’s acceptance rate jumped to 45 percent, 10 percentage points higher than American University. As reluctant as we may be to accept it, GW is currently much closer to American University’s acceptance rate than we are to Georgetown University’s, which has remained fairly steady at 17 percent. […]