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Explore Iowa: History, Culture, & Landmarks

Discover Iowa's rich history, diverse culture, and fascinating landmarks. Learn about its unique symbols, famous people, and quirky laws. From the rolling hills to the bustling Iowa State Fair, there's something for everyone in the Hawkeye State!

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Explore Iowa: History, Culture, & Landmarks

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  1. Iowa Epp Krusenvald, Norman Maaring, Lukas Pertel Tarvastu Gymnasium 2011

  2. General facts • Capital - Des Moines; • area - 92 000 km2; • population - around 3 million; • location - midwestern part of the United States • neighbours - Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri; • Iowa - Ioway people.

  3. Geography • Major rivers - Mississippi River, Missouri River; • rolling hills; • about 5 percent is forested; • bald eagle; • animals - deers, raccoons, opossums, chipmunks.

  4. Symbols • Bird - Eastern Goldfinch; • flower - Wild Rose; • grass - Bluebunch Wheatgrass; • tree - Oak; • rock - Geode; • motto - "Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain."

  5. History • Native Americans; • the French Period - Louis Jolliet and Marquette; • Louisiana Purchase - became a part of the USA; • december 1846 - Iowa became a state; • Civil War -  helped with railroad; • diverse religious history - small sects; • Amish, Amana Inspirationists and Mormons.

  6. Economy • Diverse economy; • inflation in 1970's; • agriculture - livestock, crops; • taxation; • transportation - airports and railroads.

  7. Culture • Outdoor sports - fishing, hunting, camping; • many festivals - tulip, food; • attractions - adventureland, zoo, waterpark; • Iowa State Fair.

  8. Landmarks • Amana Colonies; • Herbert Hoover Birthplace; • Sergeant Floyd Monument; • Old capitol.

  9. Famous people • Herbert Hoover; • John Wayne; • Henry Wallace; • Ashton Kutcher; • Kyle Korver; • Glenn Miller; • William "Buffalo Bill" Cody; • Grant Wood.

  10. Laws throughout the history • A man with a mustache may never kiss a woman in public; • the "Ice-Cream Man" and his truck are banned; • horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants; • one-armed piano players must perform for free; • it is against the law to kiss for more than five minutes; • husband may never take more than three gulps of beer while lying in bed with his wife.

  11. Thank you for your attention!

  12. References • Polly Alison Morrice, Joyce Hart.2007. Iowa. Marshall Cavendish Corporation. • Jeri Freedman.2010. Iowa Past & Present. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. • www.legis.state.ia.us/Pubinfo/StateSymbols/ • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa • shgresources.com/ia/facts/ • www.netstate.com/states/geography/ia_geography.htm • www.iowa.gov/ • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Historic_Landmarks_in_Iowa

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