This fascinating historical volume collects primary source material from the early days of Iowa statehood. With transcripts of debates from the constitutional conventions of 1844 and 1846, as well as commentary from the period's newspapers and other media outlets, this book offers a unique glimpse into the political and social context of a young and rapidly developing territory. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American Midwest.

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