CH 10 Sodbusters

Settlers

100

Name one extreme weather that challenged settlers in MN. 

blizzards, extreme cold, droughts

200

These insects destroyed crops in Minnesota during the 1870s.

grasshoppers (locusts)

300

How did the Homestead Act work?

• Passed in 1862 by the U.S. government

• Allowed settlers to claim 160 acres of land

• Settlers had to live on the land for 5 years, build a home, and farm it

• After meeting requirements, they could own the land for free (or a small fee)

400

This difficult task involved breaking up thick prairie grass to farm.

breaking sod

500

These were two major risks settlers faced when trying to survive on their land.

crop failure and lack of supplies

Farming

100

Farmers began growing crops to sell for this instead of just survival.

Money, Profit

200

What was the major cash crop in MN in the second half of the 1800's?

Wheat

300

A non-commercial agricultural system where farmers grow crops and raise livestock primarily to feed themselves and their families, rather than for sale.  

Subsistence Farming

400

This law gave settlers 160 acres if they lived on and farmed it.

Homestead Act

500

Farming became more mechanized with new tools like:

steel plows, reapers, and threshing machines

Railroad

100

Railroads helped farmers send crops to these places.

Markets

200

Railroads caused towns in western Minnesota to do this.

grow (or increase in population)

300

Farmers depended on railroads for this important activity.

shipping crops

400

One problem with railroads was that they charged these.

high shipping (freight) rates

500

Railroads connected western Minnesota to this larger system.

the rest of the country (or national markets)

Grange

100

This group was formed to help farmers work together.

Grange

200

The Grange helped improve this part of farmers’ lives in rural areas.

social life (or community)

300

The Grange helped farmers share this type of information.

farming knowledge (or techniques)

400

Some Grange members entered politics to fight these high costs.

railroad rates

500

Grange members wanted laws that would do this for farmers.

protect farmers’ interests

Ms. Mages

100

What is Ms. Mages' favorite color?

Yellow

200

What is Ms. Mages' favorite drink?

Bubbl'r

300

What is Ms. Mages' hometown mascot?

Warriors

400

What sport did Ms. Mages play?

Volleyball

500

What does Ms. Mages bring for lunch everyday?

Ham and Cheese Sliders on a Pretzel Bun