This important historical work provides a comprehensive overview of the constitutions of Iowa, from the territory's early days through the state's entry into the Union. Drawing on primary sources and a deep knowledge of Iowa's political history, the author presents a compelling narrative of the state's constitutional development. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Iowa and the role of constitution-making in American politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.