Who Settled the West?

Written by Bobbie Kalman

Part of the Life in the Old West series

Discover the clash of cultures as settlers seek new lives in the untamed West.

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32 pages· 3,778 words· Est. 32 min read· IG910L

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Journey to the 1800s, where the promise of a new life in the North American West beckons the poor and persecuted. As settlers brave perilous voyages and treacherous trails, they encounter the Native peoples whose lands they claim. Explore the diverse origins of these settlers, the challenges they face, and the impact on those who were already there. Who will thrive, and who will be displaced in this land of opportunity and conflict?

From the publisher

Immigration of the poor, starving, and persecuted to the unsettled North American West spelled opportunity for them but disaster for the Native peoples. Who Settled the West? takes a balanced look at the history and people of the West describing: - how the colonies changed hands between countries - the dangerous journey by ocean and wagon train - why different people left their homelands - where certain ethnic groups settled in North America - how they staked their claim and built their homes - how Africans were captured in their home countries and forced to work on American plantations

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