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According to Allcitycodes, Wisconsin is known by many nicknames, the most popular of which is “The Badger State”. This nickname was adopted in the early 1800s, when Wisconsin became a state. The name references the miners and settlers who lived in the area and dug their homes into hillsides, resembling badgers burrowing into the ground. Another popular nickname for Wisconsin is “The America’s Dairyland State”. This nickname originated in the late 1800s, when dairy farming became a major industry in Wisconsin. The name also references Wisconsin’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and its production of high-quality dairy products. In addition to these two popular nicknames, there are several other nicknames for Wisconsin that are less well known but still widely used. These include “The Water Wonderland”, referencing its abundance of lakes and rivers; “The Cheese State”, commemorating its world-famous cheese production; and “The Beer Capital of America”, which notes its rich brewing history. According to citypopulationreview, Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the Midwest region of the United States, bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, and Michigan and Lake Superior to the north. The state’s largest city is Milwaukee, and its capital is Madison. Wisconsin was admitted as a state on May 29th, 1848 as part of the Wisconsin Territory after being part of French Canada from 1634 until 1763 when it was ceded to Great Britain at the end of the French and Indian War. The British held control until 1783 when it was ceded back to France before becoming part of the United States in 1783 after ratification of the Treaty of Paris ending America’s Revolutionary War. The first permanent settlers in what would become Wisconsin were French fur traders who established trading posts along rivers throughout present-day Wisconsin during the late 1600s and early 1700s. The British gained control again in 1763 following their victory in the Seven Years’ War (known as The French and Indian War in North America) before ceding control back to France again at its conclusion in 1783. Afterward, Wisconsin became part of American territory following ratification of The Treaty of Paris ending America’s Revolutionary War which granted them all lands east of Mississippi River including present day Wisconsin. In 1818 two different territories were established within present-day Wisconsin: Michigan Territory which included all lands west of Lake Michigan; and Illinois Territory which included all lands east of Lake Michigan including present day Wisconsin. In 1836 these two territories were combined into one larger territory known as “Wisconsin Territory” with its capital located at Belmont (now known as Burlington). After years of trying for admission into Union as a State legislature finally passed an act on April 20th, 1848 authorizing referendum for statehood that passed on June 8th leading up to official admittance into Union on May 29th, 1848 making it the 30th State admitted into Union officially making it “The Badger State” due nickname given by miners during early 1800s who dug underground tunnels like badgers do thus naming it “The Badger State” for years ever since then eventually leading up into modern day where it continues to be an important member within Union today.