Problems of settling the Plains (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which period did westward expansion occur in the American West?
During which period did westward expansion occur in the American West?
c1835-c1895
What was described as the most serious problem facing Plains settlers?
What was described as the most serious problem facing Plains settlers?
Scarcity of water
What summer temperatures did the Plains often experience?
What summer temperatures did the Plains often experience?
Exceeding 100°F (38°C)
What made plowing on the Plains extremely difficult?
What made plowing on the Plains extremely difficult?
Thick sod with tangled grass roots
How much could individual sod blocks weigh during manual breaking?
How much could individual sod blocks weigh during manual breaking?
50+ pounds
Why couldn't settlers build traditional wooden houses on the Plains?
Why couldn't settlers build traditional wooden houses on the Plains?
Very few trees available
What did grasshopper swarms eat besides crops?
What did grasshopper swarms eat besides crops?
Clothing, tool handles, house shutters
In which year was barbed wire introduced as a fencing solution?
In which year was barbed wire introduced as a fencing solution?
1874
What was an advantage of sod houses?
What was an advantage of sod houses?
Excellent insulation in harsh winters
When did Californian farmers begin exporting produce worldwide?
When did Californian farmers begin exporting produce worldwide?
1850s
What could cause prairie fires on the Plains?
What could cause prairie fires on the Plains?
Lightning strikes or human activities
What climate condition made Plains summers challenging for settlers?
What climate condition made Plains summers challenging for settlers?
Intensely hot and dry