Coal Mining With Child Labor
Coal mining was a big industry in southern and central Iowa. Some boys as young as 8th graders worked in the mines.
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Pathways
How have immigrants impacted Iowa industry and agriculture? How do they continue to play a part?
Media Artifacts
Investigation Tip:
A primary source such as a photo or a diary entry is a great way to understand people and their experiences. What were they like? What did they think? How did they feel?