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The History of Iowa Agriculture: Settlers, Crops, and Native American Contributions

This unit explores Iowa's agricultural heritage, focusing on the early settlers who cultivated crops for both people and livestock. Upon arriving in Iowa, these settlers, many from the eastern United States, built log homes and engaged in various trades essential for survival, such as farming and blacksmithing. The presence of Native Americans played a crucial role in their adaptation to prairie life, sharing vital knowledge of local farming practices. Key crops included maize, a staple for the settlers. Discover the intertwined histories of these communities through their agricultural practices.

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The History of Iowa Agriculture: Settlers, Crops, and Native American Contributions

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  1. E- Word Social Studies Unit Iowa History

  2. Agriculture • Producing crops for food. This includes food for animals as well as people. famu.edu justmeans.com flickr.com

  3. Dwellings - Homes • This is a place where a family lives. When settlers came to Iowa they built houses out of logs. home.iprimus.com.au en.wikisource.org

  4. Settlers • People who settle or move to another area. Many of the settlers that moved to Iowa came from the eastern United States.

  5. Native Americans • When the settlers moved to Iowa, there were already people living here called Native Americans. They helped the settlers learn how to live on the prairie. britannica.com

  6. Maize • Another name for corn. This was a very important piece of food for the settlers. MaizeVariety.jpg news.cornell.edu

  7. Work • There were many kinds of work the new settlers needed to do to survive. • Blacksmith – bends metal to be used on the farm. • Farmer – grows crops to sell • General Store owner – sells goods to settlers to make food and clothing.

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