This image shows a clam shell that that has been punched. Several buttons were produced. Clamming for button manufacturing was big business in the late 1800's along the Mississippi River.
Why do you think it was important to the Amish people that they be the ones to teach their children? Why do you think it was important to the State of Iowa that they be allowed to monitor certify the education of these students?
Investigation Tip:
Consider where you've been and why you made this connection. Was it meaningful? Did it connect to your topic or answer a question? Is this where you want to be?