Davenport, Iowa

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/davenport-iowa

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Davenport, Iowa?101,724 (2020 Census), ranking as Iowa's third most populous city
2. When was Davenport, Iowa built?May 14, 1836, by Antoine Le Claire
3. What is the industrial peak period?1860-1980, marked by significant growth in manufacturing and population
4. What is the flood wall age?1919, contrasting with newer defenses in neighboring Quad Cities
5. What is Davenport, Iowa known for?Davenport is a city on the Mississippi River that loves music, sports, and its history. It has big music festivals, a fun footrace, and a baseball team that families enjoy.
6. Why does Davenport sometimes flood?Because it sits right on the river, and its flood wall is older than those in nearby cities. This can let water reach the downtown area during big floods.

Deindustrialization: The decline of industrial activity in a region or economy, often leading to job losses and economic restructuring.
Levee: An embankment built to prevent flooding, typically along the course of a river.
Metropolitan Area: A large population center, including its adjacent suburbs and exurbs, that is socially and economically integrated.
Chiropractic: A complementary health care profession focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, with an emphasis on treatment through manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine.