Solbrig Waves From Plane, Davenport, 1914
Oscar Solbrig waves for the camera after his first successful flight, Davenport, Iowa, 1914.
Photographer: Alfred Husmann. Used with permission of the State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines.
©2005 State Historical Society of Iowa. All Rights Reserved.
Pathways
When discussing the causes of the Civil War, the raid at Harpers Ferry has sometimes been referred to as "the spark that ignited the powder keg." What do you think is meant by this reference?
Media Artifacts
Reading Tip: Reading for Meaning
Can you list all of the cases of the Civil War that were listed in this article? If not, reread the article and make a list of the causes.