Important Dates
When did Columbus land in America?
1492
Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
What is the capitol of Iowa?
Des Moines
Colony
A group of people who leave their native country to form a settlement that is connected to the rule of their native country.
What is one Native American tribe that is from Iowa?
PA= Chippewa, Dakota, Fox, Illinois, Iowa, Nez Perce, Pahdoja, Pawnee, Winnebago, Missouri, Moingwena, Omaha, Oto, Ottawa, Peoria, Ponca, Potawatomi, and Sauk
1775
What French explorer traveled the Great Lakes region?
Where is the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site located?
West Branch
Colonization
The establishment of a colony in a new place, often by forcing those that live there under the rule of the colonizing country.
What tribe was in the Black Hawk War?
The Sauk tribe
When did the Declaration of Independence get signed?
1776
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What city hold the Hawkeyes?
Iowa City
Primary Source
Also called an original source; a source of information that was created at the time under study; it is an original source of information about the topic
What happened to the Native Americans?
Trail of Tears, they were sent on voyage to reservations.
When did the U.S. Congress pass the Indian Removal Act?
1830
What was the name of the Chief of the Sauk tribe?
Black Hawk
Where did the National Balloon Classic take place?
Indianola
Secondary Source
Are there Native Americans still in Iowa?
No
When did the Black Hawk War happen?
1832
Who explored the west?
Jedediah Smith
What city did German people establish?
Amana Colonies
History
Are there Native Americans still in the United States?
Yes