Punched Clam Shell
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.
Pathways
While the railroads brought benefits to the people of Iowa, they also brought problems. Find out what some of these problems were.
Media Artifacts
Reading Tip: Reading for Meaning
Determine how the information in the article is organized. Does it show causes and effects? Does it show problems and solutions?