This book discusses the founding settlers and significant figures of Johnson County, as well as the establishment of townships, public schools, universities, churches, and early businesses of the county. The book also examines Johnson County's involvement in the Spanish-American War and the Civil War. The contents of this book connect to the following Chronological Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861) Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900) The Emergence of Modern American (1890-1930) Resource can be used with the following standards to further develop lessons: 3rd grade SS 3.27 Immigration and Migration, 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Change, 4th grade SS 4.26 Changes to Agriculture, 8th grade SS 8.25 Iowa Government, SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact Upon Economy and SS-US 9-12.23 Iowans Influence US History.
