Life and Struggles of Early American Settlers

The video explores the early life of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting the hardships faced by pioneers such as milk sickness and the harsh environment. It describes the self-sufficient lifestyle of settlers, who built their own homes and tools. The narrative connects these experiences to the broader theme of the American dream and westward expansion, noting the rapid transformation of wilderness into farmland, contrary to Thomas Jefferson's expectations.

What illness claimed the lives of many pioneers in the early 19th century?

• Smallpox

• Milk sickness

• Cholera

• Yellow fever

What was a common feature of settler homes during Lincoln's time?

• Wooden mansions

• Log cabins

• Stone cottages

• Brick houses

What did settlers rely on for their tools and furniture?

• Imports from Europe

• Local markets

• The wilderness

• Government supplies

What was the life expectancy of settlers compared to today?

• Half as long

• Three times as long

• The same

• Twice as long

How many generations did it take for Lincoln's family to settle the West?

• Six

• Four

• Eight

• Two

What did President Thomas Jefferson predict about the settlement of the West?

• It would take 500 years

• It would take 1,000 years

• It would take 100 years

• It would take 50 years