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| This word is used to describe the edge of a settled area. |
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| Pioneers are people who settled on land that is new to them. |
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| These are large flat bottomed boats that carry two or three families at a time. Travel by water was faster and more comfortable than walking. |
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Sturdy, Covered Wagons. They were used to carry baggage, furniture, food, tools, bedding and people over rough roads. Drawn by Mules, Oxen and Horses |
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Born in Kentucky on February 12th 1809. Pioneer of the Middle West. Family Moved there when he was seven. Helped buid log cabin. |
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Traveled by wagon from Hopewell NJ to White Hall Illinois in 44 days. She kept a journal along the way. |
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Invented steel plow blade out of a steel saw. This made "sod busting" a much easier task on the Interior Plains. |
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One of the many places pioneers settled. Includes parts of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. |
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A cone shaped dwelling made of poles and animal hides. It can be put up easily and taken down quickly and doesn't weigh very much. Used by Lakota Indians in order to be able to follow the buffalo. |
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| Land set aside by the government for Native Americans |
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| Lakota Indian who clashed with General Custer in the Battle of Little Big Horn. |
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Led 675 United Stated Soldiers in the Battle of Little Big Horn. He died in the battle, which became known as Custer's Last Stand. |
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| Lakota Chief who fought along side Sitting Bull at the Battle of Little Big Horn |
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An area of the Lokata's Reservation that was special to them in their legends and was the best hunting ground. Gold was found here and soon brought many settlers which caused the Battle of Litle Big Horn as the Lakota Fought to keep their sacred land. |
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| Area where Custer and his troops came upon a large gathering of Lakota Indians. Custer attacked but was defeated by the Lakota's and killed along with all of his troops. |
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