2018.040.008 [Affidavit]

George Heinemann, the president of the Amana Colonies, filled out this affidavit during World War I. The Amana Colonies was a religious and pacifist community that wished to avoid becoming involved in the conflict. This affidavit was one of many legal documents that the Amana Colonies submitted to the government in order to support its pacifist views and desire to stay out of the war. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Gov. 9-12.27 Unique Iowa Systems, SS-Gov. 9-12.28 Iowa Issues and Policy, SS-US 9-12.23 Iowans Influence US History in a lesson on religious communities in Iowa and their interactions with state and national government. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.