Louisiana purchase
who was the Old Fort Madison named after?
President Madison
what fish fits in with the sunfish family?
the Largemouth Bass
what is a riot?
a violent disturbance with many people involved
who were the first people in Iowa?
the American Indians
the first schools in Iowa mainly taught____________.
on memorization
what animal is common in Iowa?
Racoon
do waterbeds help cows?
yes
what city is located just east of Des Moines in Central Iowa?
Grinnell
what did Iowa's first people do?
they hunted, farmed, and settled here
what is a popular crop grown in Iowa for it's protein?
Soybeans
who was one of our countries great statesmen?
James Monroe
how long is the Mississippi River?
2,348 miles
what were abolitionists?
people who believed that all slaves should be free
what word in the native language means "beautiful land?"
Iowa
what is the name of the club that helps farm children take pride in their farms?
the 4-H Program
what was the date that the american flag went down in New Orleans?
December 20th 1803
where was the movie ''field of dreams'' filmed?
Dubuque
what fish is known for being the ugliest fish in north america?
the Pallid Stergeon
what rivers, lakes and cities are named after our Iowa tribe?
Sioux, Winnebago, Pottawattamie, and Sac
a machine that separated the corn kernels from the stalk.
Threshing Machine
who served as president of the united states from 1817 to 1825?
James Monroe
how many rivers are there in the southern part of iowa?
7
who were Congregationalists?
a religious group to help end slavery and make things right
what was the Iowa tribe called?
Ioway
money made from a business after all of the expenses are paid.
Profit