Early Automobile Sunday Drive
Few inventions have had more impact on 20th century America than the automobile. The first automobiles displayed in Iowa were shown at a fair in Linn County in 1899. By 1927 there was one motor vehicle for every 3.31 persons, and automobiles were responsible for 85 percent of total highway traffic in the state.
Photo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Transportation
Pathways
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?
Media Artifacts
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?