They survived as hunter-gatherers. Most of them worked as farmers and ranchers. Many also worked on the railroads. In the latter part of the century, mining also became a significant source of work.
the first ukrainian settlers in the interior plains were NOBODY!
Settlers on the Great Plains employed several methods to cope with water scarcity, including the construction of windmills to pump groundwater, which allowed for irrigation of crops and livestock. They also dug deep wells and utilized rainwater collection systems to maximize available resources. Additionally, some settlers practiced dry farming techniques, focusing on crops that required less water and engaging in soil conservation practices to retain moisture.
White settlers began wanting the land on the plains
To build houses
The great plains were a very dry place. People made there houses out of mud and straw
the first ukrainian settlers in the interior plains were NOBODY!
the settlers needed clothing
Water was scarce in the Great Plains, making it a challenge for early settlers and Native American tribes to establish settlements and cultivate crops. This scarcity led to conflicts over water rights and access to resources in the region.
1783
settlers
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.
The plains Indians and the white settlers.
they came in the 1850s
natives.
1783
johnny de caprio
They lived there! We (white settlers) invaded their land.