Directions: Answer the following discussion questions. Use complete sentences and cite specific information from the text in your answers.

1. What were Minnesota’s major industries in the past? How did they help the country?

2. What are Minnesota’s major industries now? How are they helping the country?

3. How have the major industries in Minnesota changed over time? Why do you think they have changed? How do you think they will change in the future?

4. List three different Minnesota ideas. Which one surprised you the most? Which one do you think is the most important and why?

5. Minnesota has had many influential politicians. Name the two you think are the most important and list the reasons they are so well known.