Courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, 15 July 1856
Description
This is an excerpt of the journal from the 5th General Assembly of Iowa in 1856. The journal page shows the law that was enacted so the Meskwaki could purchase land and live in Tama, Iowa.
Transcript of Iowa Law to "Allow Meskwaki to Purchase Land and Live in Tama, Iowa"
Transcribed Excerpt from Iowa Law to "Allow Meskwaki to Purchase Land and Live in Tama, Iowa"
Source-Dependent Questions
- Why were the Meskwaki allowed to stay in Tama?
- Why was it important to make a list of American Indians that are residing on the land at that point in time?