Pikes Peak or Bust! Pioneer communities like trading posts and sod houses sprang up in the western territories of the U.S. during the 1800's. CIS students watched a video about the difficulties of daily life in these settlements, from cooking in a log cabin to tending animals on a cattle drive. We discussed how geography affected the economy and settlement patterns of this nation ranging from "Wild West" boom towns to the founding of San Francisco as a major seaport. Students discovered why the term "pioneer spirit" is used today to mean great courage and determination.
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