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Did pioneers' use sod to make their homes?
The majority of the homes that were built on prairies were built out of sod.
Why did the pioneers risk everything to move west?
The pioneers risked everything to move west primarily due to various economic opportunities, such as the promise of fertile land for farming and the potential for gold and other valuable resources. Additionally, many sought religious freedom and the chance to establish new communities based on their beliefs. The Homestead Act of 1862 also incentivized westward migration by offering free land to settlers who were willing to develop and cultivate it. Overall, the lure of a better life and the spirit of adventure were key factors that drove pioneers to take on the risks of moving west.
Congress didn't provide the army with enough equipment because?
it didn't have enough money.
Why did the pioneers circle the wagons?
A circle was considered to be the strongest form of defense. Attackers on horseback could not get close enough to attack every wagon simultaneously, & the circle afforded cover against being hit by arrows, while allowing those being assaulted a better chance of retaliating, and thus surviving.
Why did the north not need slavery?
they had enough people
