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Meskwaki Land Purchases, 2004

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Map and text of the Meskwaki land purchases over time.
Courtesy of Meskwaki Nation Historical Preservation Office

Description 

This map and accompanying text show the history of land purchases made by the Meskwaki tribe. This particular political map shows the dates of multiple land purchases around Highway 30 and the Iowa River by the Meskwaki tribe from 1857 to recent years. 

Transcript about Meskwaki Land Purchases

Source-Dependent Questions

  • How has the land that the Meskwaki owned changed over time? Cite evidence from the source to support your answer.
  • Make a timeline showing the years the parcels of land were purchased.

Citation Information

Meskwaki Land Purchases, 2004, Meskwaki Nation Historical Preservation Office. Courtesy of Meskwaki Nation Historical Preservation Office