1. Pick 6 key words from last lesson!

2. The Geography of America
To identify the key geographical areas of ‘The American West’
To identify the main features of the geography climate and vegetation of North America and understand the barriers to expansion
To explain the concept of the idea of the ‘Great American Desert’.

3. The Geography of America
Fill in the first 2 pages of your booklet.
Green book p5-6

4. Natural Boundaries

5. Obstinate Ocean of Grass

6. What attitude might the whites have towards the Great Plains?
“I am certain this large area is almost completely unfit for cultivation and impossible for farmers to live on. Although large areas of fertile land can be found, the shortage of wood and water will prove an impossible barrier to settling the country. The whole area seems only suited for vast numbers of buffaloes and other wild animals which are able to feed well on it.”
Major Stephen Long who led an expedition to the Great Plains in 1819 – 1820

7. What was the Permanent Indian Frontier in 1832?
The US Government decreed that the Indian tribes could freely inhabit the Great Plains and that they would not encroach on their land.

8. What was attractive about the Great Plains to the Plains Americans?

9. What are push and pull factors?

10. Why did the Native Americans live on the plains?

11. Dear … America is amazing…
Describe America to a friend – why has it been difficult to cross – what natural boundaries have you had to cross?
Dear …
America is amazing…