Life on the frontier was quite an adventure for the
people who took advantage of
"Uncle Sam's " cheap land!
First, take this quiz to see how you would do as a pioneer. Answer the questions honestly, and make sure to record your response so you can share it as a comment when you are done here.Then, Read the essay at the following link to find out what living on the Great Plains was really like for the pioneers. (it's 3 pages long)
*The essay uses a statement, "proving up". At that time in history land was given away for really cheap prices, but pioneers had to meet some guidlines or "proove that they were moving up", if they wanted to keep their land.
Then, take a look at some picutres of real sod houses that pioneers actually lived in. When you get to the website click on "Sod Homes". Feel free to look at other pics if you want to.
Finally, submit a comment to this blog and let me know how you would do as a pioneer.
4 comments:
You are a City Slicker -- You are hopelessly trapped in the 21st Century. The Frontier would not suit you.
I took the quiz but i could not find out how i did. it says it can not find any results. I tried to take it other times or refreshing the page but it did not work, i got the same message.
I am a Hapless Homesteader -- Stick to watching westerns and LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE on TV. But don't try this yourself.
I am a Hapless Homesteader -- Stick to watching westerns and LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE on TV. But don't try this yourself.
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