Atlas of the United States: The Great Plains Region: Historical Highlights

The video explores the history of the Great Plains, starting with the bison and Native American tribes before European exploration. It covers the arrival of European explorers like Coronado and LaSalle, leading to French and Spanish control. The Louisiana Purchase by the U.S. marked a significant expansion, followed by the Lewis and Clark expedition. The video discusses the displacement of Native Americans and the development of agriculture, facilitated by innovations like John Deere's plow and the Homestead Act. It concludes with the Dust Bowl's impact and the region's recovery, becoming an agricultural powerhouse.

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