Hardships
What was the snow storm of 1888 where children perished called?
"The Children's Blizzard"
What type of home is made from grass covered soil?
Sod home or soddie
What was the most important item in the home?
The stove or the range
What is a cistern?
Holding tank for rainwater
The farmers and ranchers had to protect their livestock from what?
Wild animals like coyotes and diseases
Which home was carved out from the side of a hill?
Dug-out home
Who in the household milked the cows and raised poultry?
The women
What were some unusual features of these old schools?
They were one-room. Different students of different ages could be learning the same information. They only had chalkboards. They did not have any heating or air.
What is a livery stable?
It is a barn where horses or buggies could be rented.
What did the women try to make that could burn their skin?
Soap- made of lye, animal fat, and rain water
What is a claim shanty?
One room wood frame house
What was the first task the men did on their farms?
They broke the sod and planted the first crop.
What subject were many of the students learning for the first time in school?
English
What is lignite?
It is a type of coal used for fuel.
Why was a firebreak created on some farms?
They were used to stop prairie fires.
What did pioneers keep in their cellars?
Potatoes, carrots, beets, and other vegetables. Also, milk, cream and butter.
What were some chores the children had to do?
Sew, churn butter, babysit, pick eggs, feed chickens, herd cattle, and clean
They could speak their native language and keep their culture and customs alive.
What is a breaking plow?
A tool with a heavy, curved blade to turn over sod. It is pulled by a horse or ox.
Why was it difficult for the early immigrants in ND to get to know others?
They spoke different languages, and the farms and towns were spread apart.
What was the average length of time that homesteaders spent in their first homes?
5 years
At what age were the children expected to take on adult responsibilities?
Age 10
What did some of the pioneer people do to entertain themselves?
They read, played music, visited the school for community events, went to opera houses, and visited saloons.
What is threshing?
Separating grain from straw