Early Settlements in Idaho Worksheet

Read pages 139-141. Discuss the questions in your group and write down your answers.

1. Settlements grew up around several ferries. Why would people settle near a ferry?

2. Notice that the first settlements in southwest Idaho were in river valleys. Why would people choose to settle in river valleys?

3. The early settlements at Payette and Mountain Home were moved when the railroad came through. Why would people want to move to the railroad? Read pages 141-143. Answer the questions on your own.

4. Pierre’s Hole (Teton Valley) was a favorite hiding place for _________________________.

5. Rustlers lived by __________________________________________.

6. Eastern Idaho was settled mostly by _________________________ settlers.

7. Farms in eastern Idaho grew food for the Montana _______________________________.

8. Farming could not begin in Magic Valley until ___________________________________.

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