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Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny is the belief that Americans had the God given right to settle and develop the whole continent of America. |
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Homesteaders settling on the Plains.
Materials to build housing were not easily available They used small blocks of earth called SODS which were dug from the ground. They were named sod busters. They were strong and stood up to tough weather. It took about 1 acre to dig enough sods to make a house |
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Roles of women homesteaders
They were very important, they were even given the vote They made cleaning tools from naturaul resourses on the plains e.g urine, manure, roasted mice. Women brought society together, mixed families and celebrating events lik harvest and childbirth. Women were teachers and demanded education and good behaviour. |
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Farming on the Plains
Ploughing and sowing was hard + slow - MACHINERY Not enough water for farming - WIND PUMPS Not enough land for families - NEW LAWS crops wouldnt grow due to heat - TURKEY RED Didnt have the material for fences - BARBED WIRE Fire and grasshoppers ruin crops -DRY FARMING |
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Transport:
Wagons were used but were easily broken Horse back was used but was unreliable On foot was used but was hard work Railroads were used which were easiest and fastest |
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Benefits the railroads brought to the USA
Railroads brought law and order Trade improved with countries in the east by having rail links Made it easier for migrants to settle on the plains and for the USAto achieve manifest destiny Commuication - families could stay in touch Better quailty goods could be transported to people |
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Buffallo
Bones - knifes, saddle, game dice, shovels, scrapers Stomach - buckets, cups, dishes, cooking pots Dung - fuel Hooves - glue, rattles Tail - decorations, whips Muscles - meat for jerky Horns - cups, spoons, ladels Tounge - best part of the meat Brains - hide preperation Hair - pillows, ropes Beard - ornaments or weapons Fat - soap, cooking oil |
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Indians religious beliefs:
Visions - contacting the spiritual world dances - the sun dance |
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