Westward Movement: The Settling Of The Great Plains

Duration: 17

Year Published: 1963

Creator: ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA EDUC. (FILM

Format: 16mm

Description: Re-creates by photographs, documents, and illustrations of the period the atmosphere and spirit of homesteading on the Great Plains. The geographic and cultural factors affecting permanent settlement of the plains. Part played by railroads and inventions in helping settlers overcome the problems of the area.

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