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Homesteaders came to the Plains to own land and be independent. They were also swayed by advertising paid for by railroads, steamship companies, and western states and territories.why did the sletter come to the great plains and what did they do in the great plains?

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Which major event brought many settlers to the Great Plains states?

The passage of the Homestead Acts led many settlers to the Great Plains states. These acts gave ownership of land to settlers at little to no cost.


What was not central to the life and culture of the Plains Indians in the 1800s?

Interaction with English settlers was not central to the life and culture of the plains Indians in the 1800s. This was because these settlers brought diseases that killed the natives.


Why did settlers on the great plains have to learn new ways of building?

The white settlers on the Great Plains were accustomed to building houses with wood. There was not enough wood on the Plains to build a house. Later when rail transportation was built wood could be brought in on trains.


Which of these major events brought many settlers to the Great Plains states?

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What factors attracted settlers to the plains?

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Who were the first Ukrainian settlers in the interior plains?

the first ukrainian settlers in the interior plains were NOBODY!


What were the major building materials used in the great plains?

Since wood/trees did not grow on the plains wood/lumber had to be brought in or sod was used. Many settlers built sod houses to live in.


Did Plains Indians tame horses before the Spanish invaded?

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What developments of the late 180s attracted settlers to endure the hardships of the great plains?

copper and gold The California Gold Rush brought many out West.


What did the eurropean settlers who came to the candada plains bring to the indigenous people?

European settlers who arrived in the Canadian plains brought various goods and technologies that significantly impacted Indigenous peoples. They introduced metal tools, firearms, and new agricultural practices, which transformed traditional ways of life. Additionally, settlers brought diseases to which Indigenous populations had no immunity, resulting in devastating health consequences. The interplay of trade, cultural exchange, and conflict shaped the relationships between settlers and Indigenous communities.


What problems did the Comanche Indians have with white settlers?

The European Settlers killed most of the buffalo that the Native American Indians needed for food and and clothing. The Settlers also brought gold excavators and cattle ranchers. These impacted the Comanche tribe as the space was being stolen. The plains land was being taken over by the Europeans. This caused wars between the plains tribes.


What is the deadly gift settlers brought with them?

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