Great Plains Settlers

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The first settlers to the Great Plains had many hardships.  Even though there were hardships, people moved there anyway.    Be sure to visit the Great Plains Settlers link under Social Studies to review or learn more.

In the comments section answer the following questions.  Remember to write in complete sentences using capital letters and proper punctuation.  Please number your answers.

1. What incentive did the first settlers have to move to the Great Plains states?

2. Who were the Exodusters?

3. Who were the Sodbusters?

4. Describe what the following hardships mean.

a. Lack of building material
b. Harsh natural geography
c. Climatic conditions
d. Isolated communities
e. Lack of revenue