SST 5-2.1 Westward Expansion

What country was the wheat seed originally from?

What embarkation point did pioneers depart from before their journey west.

What was the name given to The Great Plains?

Which group of people often settled on the land due to the slowness of the land policies?

What were the natural features that were obstacles for the pioneers as they traveled west?

Who was most affected as settlers moved west and settled the land?

What mode of transportation did the pioneers use to travel west?

What area was the most difficult for the pioneers to cross?

What were some of the hardships pioneers faced once settled in the plains?

What mountain range is located in area 3 on the map?

What inventions allowed the pioneers to cultivate The Great Plains?

What were some of the land resources available to the pioneers?

What railroad system was funded by the government in order to encourage westward expansion?