New Inventions Open the West
Master New Inventions Open the West in Grade 8 math. ### Key Idea Settlers moving west faced a major challenge
Key Concepts
Settlers moving west faced a major challenge. The thick, tough soil of the prairies broke their iron plows. In 1837, blacksmith John Deere invented a steel tipped plow . This new plow sliced cleanly through the dense sod, making it possible to farm the Great Plains.
Another invention, the mechanical reaper by Cyrus McCormick , sped up the harvest. Farmers could now harvest grain much faster than by hand. These new tools made farming on the prairies profitable. As a result, more people moved to the Midwest, turning the region into America's new breadbasket.
Common Questions
What is New Inventions Open the West in Grade 8 math?
### Key Idea Settlers moving west faced a major challenge.
How do you apply New Inventions Open the West?
The thick, tough soil of the prairies broke their iron plows. In 1837, blacksmith **John Deere** invented a **steel-tipped plow**.
Why is New Inventions Open the West important for students?
As a result, more people moved to the Midwest, turning the region into America's new breadbasket.