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Iowa History

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Iowa's state fish channel catfish
Iowa's state flower wild rose
Iowa's state bird American goldfinch
How Iowa got their state name Ioway American Indians
Iowa's state rock geode
The year Iowa was admitted into the union and the number it was into the U.S. 1846 & 29th state
Iowa's state tree bur oak
How many counties in IA? 99
What does RAGBRAI stand for? Registers Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa
The first two capitals of Iowa before Des Moines Burlington & Iowa City
What two ordinances put territories into effect in the late 1700s? Land Ordinance of 1785 & Northwest Land Ordinance of 1787
What were the territories called that Iowa was a part of before becoming a state? Michigan and Wisconsin
Most, if not all, American Indians were removed from Iowa in this year. 1852
These THREE types of businesses shot up with the formation of I80 manufacturing, transportation & industry
These three tribes fought in the Black Hawk war of 1832 and were forced to give up 6 million acres of land. Sauk, Fox, & Ho-Chunk (Winnebago)
Highest and lowest elevation points (in feet) in Iowa. highest- 1670 lowest- 450
At the lowest point in Iowa, what two rivers converge? Des Moines & Mississippi
What geographical land feature is NW Iowa in? plains
The capitals before Des Moines Burlington and Iowa City
What two ordinances put territories into effect in the late 1700s? The Land Ordinance of 1785 & Northwest Ordinance of 1787
What were the territories called that Iowa was a part of before becoming a state? Michigan and Wisconsin
This is a 6 mile-by-6 mile plot of land that Jefferson constructed in the Northwest Territory township
This culture was the most populous group to immigrate to IA. German
These were considered this vocabulary term from Europe: "efforts to attract more northern and western European settlers." Good stock
Who supported the public schools in the early 19th century ? Community funding
What were the three most important subjects that were taught in early public rural schools? reading, 'ritin' (writing) & rithmetic (math) The 3 Rs'
Which railroad company started building the Transcontinental Railroad in Council Bluffs (IA)/Omaha area? Union Pacific
Two OLDEST public high school in the state of IA. Dubuque/Des Moines East and Iowa City High School.
The three IA state colleges that all opened in the mid-late 1800s. Iowa State, Northern Iowa & Iowa
These five brothers from Iowa were killed on a ship in the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II Sullivan Brothers
This local Lyon County resident was a tank driver/interpreter and liberated a concentration camp during World War II. Jake Wulf
This slogan when the war began was "____ _____ ___ ___ _____." With the aid of mechanized farm implements and hybrid seed corn, production reached levels undreamed of previously. "Food Will Win the War."
These three IA factories helped manufacturing during WWII. Solar Aircraft, John Deere & Army Ordinance Plant
These two cities in IA had prisoner of war camps during WWII. Clarinda & Algona
WWII marked the first time that these people could serve in active duty. Women
"Examine the role of Iowa's heroes during World War II, with a specific focus on Jake Wulf and the Sullivan Brothers. How did these two historical figures exemplify the spirit of service and sacrifice during wartime? Examine the articles on Canvas to set up your response to this question. Mr. K will have hard copies of these two articles if you need them during the test.
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