Library Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Book |
Source |
Teaching Iowa History Team |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Expansion, Confrontation & the Farm Crisis (1964-1990) |
Chronological Tag |
Postwar United States (1945-1970s) |
Catalog Number |
2018.045.078 |
Author |
Clark, Dan Elbert |
Title |
The Middle West in American History |
Summary |
" Dr. Clark's book reveals three centuries of pioneer conquest of the present United States. The staples of exploration, fur trade, transportation, Indians, and early government are deftly linked to geographic influences - and admir- ably so to the recurring fact. Architecturally, the volume is built on three parts: the West under Spain, France and England with 166 pages; the Middle West of 236 pages; and the Far West in 223 pages. Resource can be used with the following standards to further develop lessons: 1st grade SS 1.23 Cultural Makeup, 8th grade SS 8.25 Iowa Government, and SS-Geo. 9-12.24 Iowans Influence Iowa Environment. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Resource is related to the following objects, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.051.014- Hitching Rack 2018.021.069- Mule-Drawn Carriage 2018.018.010- Bow Yoke 2018.038.002- Mary Hanna 2018.038.003- Trunk of Mary Hanna 2018.038.004- Charles Mullan 2018.038.007- Surveyor's Stake of Charles Mullan 2018.038.005- Surveyor's Compass of Charles Mullan 2018.038.001- Mary Hanna 2018.038.008- Maren Christensen Oleson 2018.038.009- Skirt of Maren Christensen Oleson 2018.046.001- Compass of Dr. John Cook 2018.031.001- Compass used by a Survey Team 2018.038.006- Surveyor's Chain of Charles Mullan 2018.029.002- Cradleboard 2018.056.016- Map of Dubuque 2018.021.030- Lake of Three Fires 2018.046.005- Native American Sketch 2018.038.003- Native American Trunk 2018.039.003- Arrowhead 2018.039.002- Pottery 2018.039.004- Axe Head 2018.039.006- Brooch |
Published Date |
1966 |
Publisher |
Crowell |
Published Place |
New York City, New York |
Search Terms |
Early Business and Industry Early Explorers Early Transportation Environment Government Native Americans Settlers/Pioneers |