Settling The West

How were pioneer cabins made?

• crops were planted

• most people had animals

• trees were cut down, stacked and sealed with mud

Where did families live while their cabins were being built?

• beside the river

• in the hotel

• in the covered wagon

What was the fireplace used for?

• to keep the cabin warm and for cooking

• for Santa Clause entrance

• For decoration

What happened after the land was plowed?

• crops were planted

• cabin was built

• land were divide

What kind of animals did most people have

• giraffe, elephants, cows, horses

• cow, chicken and dinosaur

• chicken, horses, cows

According to the video, what are some key characteristics of American culture that were influenced by the West?

• Beliefs in individualism, political democracy, and economic mobility.

• Beliefs in collectivism, monarchy, and economic inequality.

• Beliefs in conformity, authoritarianism, and economic stagnation.

Why did most western settlers go to the West?

• To start over and strike it rich.

• To escape government interference.

• To become cowboys and gunslingers.

Who were the main groups of people who settled in the West?

• Restless young men seeking their fortune.

• Individual families and immigrant groups.

• American Indians and former slaves.

What role did railroads play in the settlement of the West?

• They allowed settlers to bring crops and goods to market.

• They facilitated the growth of Hollywood in the West.

• They provided transportation for cowboys and gunslingers.

What was the impact of military expeditions against American Indians?

• It led to the destruction of their culture.

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  It resulted in peaceful coexistence with settlers.

• It allowed American Indians to reclaim their land.