State Historical Society of Iowa

"The Contested Boundary" Between Iowa and Missouri, October 30, 1847

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This newspaper article, originally published in Iowa, predicts that the border dispute between Iowa and Missouri will be settled by the Supreme Court.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, "The Contested Boundary," Boon's Lick Times, Fayette, Mo., 30 Oct 1847

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This newspaper article from 1847, after Iowa’s admission to the Union, tells how both Iowa and Missouri have hired lawyers to present their cases regarding their shared border to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Source-Dependent Questions

  • Using evidence from the text, describe how the author believes the U.S. Supreme Court decision will be received by the states involved.
  • The author of this article seems to think the resolution of the border conflict will "be in favor of Iowa." How credible do you believe the author is? What factors helped you decide the authors credibility?

Citation Information 

"The Contested Boundary," Boon's Lick Times, Fayette, Mo., 30 Oct 1847. Courtesy of Library of Congress