Transcript of the Babel Proclamation
Source-Dependent Questions
- What were the arguments Governor William Harding used to justify the restriction of language under the Babel Proclamation? Do you agree or disagree with Harding’s arguments considering the historical context? Use evidence to support your answer.
- Compare the last paragraph of the proclamation to the rest of the document. Did this proclamation demonstrate that Iowa was welcoming toward immigrants? Use evidence to support your answer.