COMANCHE, North American Indian tribe, a southern branch of the Shoshoni Indians, of the Uto-Aztecan language family, and of the Plains culture area. The Comanche left their original arid territory west of the Rocky Mountains to move to the southern Great Plains around the 15th century. Here they ...

The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Labor --The Industrial Revolution that occurred in the years after the Civil War had consequences for almost all aspects of society. Discuss the consequences for farmers. The Industrial Revolution following the Civil War had a tremendous impact on f...

Settlement on the Great Plains The Great Plains region was a vast region of vacant land ready for westward expansion. The lure of open spaces and inexpensive land was so great that many pioneers risked dangerous conditions to make it to the area. The Great Plains is the section of land extending...

Trying to get a job during the 1930's could prove troublesome, or impossible. So how did they manage to survive? Anyone can tell you that the 1930's were no picnic. Unemployment was up to 600% in 1933 from 1928, leaving 12.8 million people without jobs. 4,004 banks were suspend...

The Native American people were extremely mistreated as a result of settlers from other countries moving in. Promises were made to them that to this day have not been kept. The unjust treatment of them has led to the diminishment of their people, land, and resources. The u.s. government is just now ...