Homesteading and Week 2 Flashcard - M4W2 - HMH

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What were the Great Plains once called?

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The Great American Desert.

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Why did early explorers think the Great Plains were worthless?

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Because it had no trees.

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What does the Homestead Act allow people to do?

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It allowed people to earn a living and help develop the young country.

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What is the meaning of 'brakes' in the context of a vehicle?

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Devices that slow down a car.

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What was a primary reason for moving to the Great Plains?

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To get land free or at a greatly reduced cost.

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What did the Homestead Act encourage?

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It encouraged people to move to the Midwest and the Pacific Coast.

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How does a globe help understand Joseph Marquart's journey?

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It shows how far he traveled to start a new life.

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What was a common misconception about the Great Plains?

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That it was a desert with little value.

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What is homesteading?

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The act of settling on and cultivating land.

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What was one challenge faced by settlers on the Great Plains?

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Limited rainfall for crops.