This book explains a general history on the people of Iowa. The periods are as follows: Part I: Discovery and Possession Part II: The Indians (1804-1833) Part III: Settlements and Territorial Governments (1833-1846) Part IV: The First State Constitution (1846-1857) Part V: The Remaking of the State (1854-1859) Part VI: The Civil War and After (1860-1867) Part VII: The Years Between (1865-1885) Part VIII: Social and Economic Reforms (1884-1896) Part IX: "Unto This Last" (1897-1920) Resource can be used with the following standards to further develop lessons: 1st grade SS 1.23 Cultural Makeup, 8th grade SS 8.25 Iowa Government, SS-US 9-12.23 Iowa Influences US History and SS-Gov. 9-12.28 Iowa Issues and Policy.