Civilizing Minnesota's North Recall how much the population increased between 1850-1880. Who is missing in the U.S. Census and population counts at this time? What was driving immigration and settlement in Minnesota? What were rules to apply for and keeping homesteads? Who does the "The Minnesota Guide" from 1869 refer to as "first" in Minnesota? What drew these immigrant groups to Minnesota? Why did they settle where they did? How were they different from previous waves of settlement in Minnesota? How did they maintain their own identities and culture?
Civilizing Minnesota's North
- Recall how much the population increased between 1850-1880. Who is missing in the U.S. Census and population counts at this time? What was driving immigration and settlement in Minnesota? What were rules to apply for and keeping homesteads? Who does the "The Minnesota Guide" from 1869 refer to as "first" in Minnesota? What drew these immigrant groups to Minnesota? Why did they settle where they did? How were they different from previous waves of settlement in Minnesota? How did they maintain their own identities and culture?
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Why was Split Rock Lighthouse's location important in northern Minnesota? How did Duluth’s function as a shipyard and dock or port city affect settlement in this region? How or why did the residents in the mid-19th century move to the copper and iron ore industry from the fur trade?
3. Which towns or regions of Minnesota does the "Indians Who Refuse to Be Civilized" article talk about? What are the prevailing views of Native Americans still living in the state from this article published in 1903? What were the boarding schools they mention trying to do? What methods of cultural assimilation were used to “convert” Native American children to mainstream (white) society? How did physical appearances reflect this cultural change?
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