Geography
What major river runs through Hudson?
St. Croix River
Who were the first people to settle in Hudson?
Native Americans
How do goods and wages from the past compare to goods and wages today?
The cost of goods and wages have increased.
How are government services funded?
Taxes
Name the three 6th grade world studies teachers.
Ms. Thrane, Mr. Revoir, and Mrs. Miller
What major river runs through a nearby state park?
Willow River
What was the "boom" that made people come to Hudson?
Logging or fur trade
What is the definition of a wage?
A person's income from their job.
Name three different government services.
Parks, fire department, police department, road maintenance, snow removal, bridges, roads, military, library, post office, schools, school transportation, community education.
List 2 activities that people enjoyed doing in the 1840's that they still enjoy today.
Chess, swimming, board games, dominos, baseball, Annie Annie Over, Checkers, Pickup sticks, cards, curling, bowling, football, basketball.
What major interstate highway connects Minnesota and Wisconsin?
I-94
Name two important places in Hudson's HISTORY.
St. Croix river, Postmark Grill, Pier, Willow river elementary, Octagon house, Willow river state park, Phipps center, library, Birkmose park, etc.
Who are the 3 principal's at Hudson Middle School?
Mr. Dalluhn, Mr. Hagerman, Mrs. Schofield
Hudson's first one of these had a toll to cross, today it does not but it is still a government service.
Bridge
Early Hudson schools provided these types of recreational activities that are still part of schools today.
Extracurricular Activities
What lake separates Hudson from North Hudson?
Lake Mallalieu
At what park are the ancient Native American burial mounds located?
Birkmose Park
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
The reason your one dollar purchase costs you $1.06 is because of this type of tax.
Sales Tax
People of early Hudson crossed the river by using a...
Ferry
Name 3 major cities in Wisconsin and 3 bodies of water in or near Wisconsin.
Madison, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, Eau Claire, Appleton, Oshkosh, Janesville.
Wisconsin river, St. Croix River, Black river, Mississippi, river, Chippewa river, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Mendota, Lake Winnebago.
What was another name for Hudson before it was Hudson?
Buena Vista or Willow River
What is one of the largest industries in Hudson today?
Tourism
This government service is operated at many levels including city, county, state, and federal and is used for recreational activities.
Parks
Road construction crews today use heavy machinery to build roads, in early Hudson road crews used these for heavy lifting.
Horses