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Multiple Choice

What impact does flooding have on agricultural fields?

• Increases crop yield

• Causes crop damage

• Improves soil quality

• Reduces pest infestation

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what determined when a region transitioned from being a district?

• When the governor and judges decided.

• When the president appointed new officials

• The geographical features of the area.
• The population size of the region reached 5,000.

Multiple Choice

What was the area called after its population reached 5,000 and the settlers could elect their own legislature?

• Territory
• District
• Province
• Colony

Multiple Choice

Even after the population reached 5,000, how was the governor chosen?

• The governor was chosen by a popular vote.
• The governor was elected by the citizens directly.
• The governor was selected by the local militia.
• The governor was appointed

Multiple Choice

Why was Iowa transferred from the Michigan Territory?

• Iowa was transferred as Michigan prepared to become a state.

• Iowa was transferred because of a land dispute with Native Americans.
• Iowa was transferred to join the neighboring state of Illinois.
• Iowa was transferred due to a population decline.

Multiple Choice

In what year was the separate Iowa Territory officially formed?

• 1838
• 1832
• 1820
• 1845

Multiple Choice

Who became the first territorial governor of Iowa?

• William Henry Harrison
• James Monroe
• Robert Lucas
• John Smith

Multiple Choice

What was the first capital of the Iowa Territory?

• Des Moines
• Cedar Rapids
• Iowa City
• Burlington

Multiple Choice

Where was the capital of the Iowa Territory moved after Burlington?

• Iowa City
• Sioux City
• Davenport
• Cedar Rapids

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals encouraged Iowans to pursue statehood?

• Robert Lucas

• John Chambers

• Both Chambers and Lucas

• Abraham Lincoln

Multiple Choice

By 1844, what had happened to the population of the Iowa Territory?

• The population of the Iowa Territory had grown above 75,000

• The population of the Iowa Territory was over 200,000.
• The population of the Iowa Territory had decreased to 80,000.
• The population of the Iowa Territory was less than 50,000.

Multiple Choice

How much land was Iowa expected to receive if it voted for statehood?

• 1.25 million acres
• 2 million acres
• 500,000 acres
• 750,000 acres

Multiple Choice

What controversial issue was raised as a potential negative aspect of Iowa statehood?

• The issue of slavery and its impact on the balance of free and slave states.
• The debate over land ownership rights in Iowa.
• Concerns about Native American displacement in Iowa.
• The impact of railroads on Iowa's economy.

Multiple Choice

On what date did Iowa officially become a state?

• December 28, 1846
• January 1, 1850
• March 3, 1845
• July 4, 1776

Multiple Choice

What number state did Iowa become in the United States?

• 29
• 28
• 30
• 31

Multiple Choice

What did Iowa's first constitution prohibit regarding financial institutions?

• The establishment of credit unions in the state.
• The regulation of existing banks in the state.
• The establishment of any banks in the state to print money

• The creation of a state-owned bank.

Multiple Choice

What is the longest river found entirely within the state of Iowa?

• Raccoon River
• Missouri River
• Iowa River
• Des Moines River

Draw

Draw an image of Iowa weather.

Multiple Choice

Iowa receives how much percipitation each year roughly?

• 26 to 36 inches

• 50 to 54 inches
• 40 to 44 inches
• 22-25 inches

Multiple Choice

What is Iowa's largest wild animal today

• White-tailed deer
• American bison
• Eastern cottontail rabbit
• Red fox

Fill in the Blank

Iowa's largest predator is the ______?

Draw

Draw a picture of an animal you would find in Iowa.

Multiple Choice

What was the original name of Des Moines when it was first established in 1843?

• Fort Iowa
• Fort Des Moines
• New Des Moines
• Des Moines City

Multiple Choice

How many domes does the Iowa State Capitol building have?

• 7
• 3
• 4
• 5

Multiple Choice

True or False: The construction of the Iowa State Capitol building was completed under its initial budget.

• False
• True

Multiple Choice

What caused significant damage to the House chamber of the Capitol in 1904?

• A flood
• An earthquake
• A tornado
• A fire

Multiple Choice

The design of the Iowa flag was inspired by the flag of which country?

• Germany
• Italy
• France
• Spain

Fill in the Blank

What is the official state flower of Iowa, known for its delicate pink and white blossoms? ____ ____

Match

Match the following

• State Tree

• State Rock

• State Bird

• "Our liberties we prize, and our rights

• Hawkeye

oak

geode

Eastern Goldfinch

motto

State nickname

• oak

• geode

• Eastern Goldfinch

• motto

• State nickname

Open Ended

How does the culture and landscape of Iowa reflect its agricultural heritage?

Fill in the Blank

The state of Iowa is famous for its ___ fields.

Multiple Choice

What is Iowa known for based on the images?

• Corn production

• Beaches

• Mountains

• Deserts