White settlement on the plains - early settlement of the west Flashcards
1
Q
Consequence of growth and settlement in Oregon and California
A
Big increases in numbers crossing the plains
2
Q
What were conditions in Oregon and California great for?
A
Farming
3
Q
Why was farming on the plains difficult?
A
.Few trees .Hot summers .Half the rainfall of the east .Few rivers .Frequent droughts
4
Q
Why was ploughing difficult?
A
.Deep tangled grass roots
5
Q
Why did crops fail?
A
Either too cold or too dry
6
Q
What could prairie fires do?
A
They were frequent and could burn crops
7
Q
What did grasshoppers do?
A
Destroy everything in their path
8
Q
Why were the travellers and settlers a problem for the Indians?
A
.Migrants killed many buffalo or spooked them
.Oxen pulling the migrants ate the grass which resulted in shortages for the Indians and their horses
