Kentucky Settlers Economic Choices
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Kentucky Settlers Economic Choices
📖 Part 1: Reading Passage
Kentucky Settlers and Their Choices
In the late 1700s, many settlers in Kentucky chose to plant tobacco because it sold for a high price in nearby cities. This decision gave them a chance to earn more money, but they planted less corn, which meant less food for their family. The settlers had to decide what was most important - making money from tobacco or growing food for themselves.
These settlers moved west from states like Virginia and North Carolina. They were looking for better farmland, economic opportunities, and freedom to start new lives. The journey was difficult, but the promise of rich soil and new opportunities encouraged them to make the trip.
🤔 Part 2: Understanding Economic Choices
Hint: Look for a word that means "focused on" or "concentrated on"
🗺️ Part 3: Movement and Geography
When people make economic decisions, they must consider both the _____________ (what they gain) and the _____________ (what they give up).
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