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Why was settlement in the great plains slow to come with settlers passing it by for California and the west coast?
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How did settlers change the great plains?
By the time there was anyone settling the Great Plains in the 1800's few were European immigrants. The settlement of the plains came as small homesteads and farms. The plains still exist as it did over a 100 years ago. Great expanses of grasslands still exist and the ruts of covered wagon wheels can still be seen. Most of the people were heading to California , Oregon, or Washington instead of staying in the plains area. Life in,the plains was hard with no trees, little water, and the weather could range from hot days to blizzards.
Which of these major events brought many settlers to the Great Plains states?
the opening of railroads
Why did so many settlers head west despite the hardships involved?
Many settlers headed West because they were in search of good farm land. This is because the plains were considered too dry to support settlement.
Who were the first Ukrainian settlers in the interior plains?
the first ukrainian settlers in the interior plains were NOBODY!
What is the main reason for the rapid settlement of the Great Plains?
The government encouraged settlers to move to the great plains because the land was cheap and they could keep the land for 5 years
What did the settlers needed as supplies in the coastal plains?
the settlers needed clothing
In which southeastern state would you be traveling if you toured the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site while passing through the town of Plains?
California
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.
Which is most responsible for the rapid settlement of the Great Plains?
The Homestead Act of 1862is most responsible for the rapid settlement of the Great Plains.
The Homestead Act of 1862 opened the Great Plains to settlement. What did the settlers do when farming became too difficult?
Homesteaders lived in the Great Plains area.
When did settlers head for the great plains?
1783
Who move to the plains to tame the land?
settlers
