Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis Hist. And Cult.: Canadian Atlas of Aboriginal Settlement
This collection of maps gives historical information about Metis and other First Nations patterns of settlement and organization.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Human Settlement and Geography
Learn why people live in places with lots of people.
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California's Native People, Desert Interior
This site has information about the settlement patterns of the Native People of California based on the location and availability of resources.
US Department of State
America.gov: Foundations of Human Activity
An excellent overview of the immigration activity and subsequent settlement patterns of the United States. Discusses major reasons for population shifts and growth of population centers.
Library of Congress
Loc: Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life
European settlement patterns were influenced by geographic conditions such as access to water, harbors, natural protection, arable land, natural resources and adequate growing season and rainfall. Examine a variety of primary sources to...
Library of Congress
Loc: Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life
European settlement patterns were influenced by geographic conditions such as access to water, harbors, natural protection, arable land, natural resources and adequate growing season and rainfall. Examine a variety of primary sources to...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Settlement, American Beginnings: 1492 1690
Thirty primary sources-historical documents, literary texts, and visual images-that explore motivations, visions, patterns, goals, challenges, and relationships with indigenous peoples offered by Europeans in their settlement of the New...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: African Empires
Informative site from the University of Groningen describing the role African empires played in the settlement patterns of world acquisitions.
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Urbanization
Discover how the development of industry has impacted the growth of urban areas. Take a look at a case study and read more information about this shift in population settlement.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: 2001 Study of Labna Kiuic Archaeological Project
Goals of this study are to investigate reasons for the abandonment of the region, settlement patterns, and political organization of the Puuc region.
Other
Office of Minority Health: Hispanics in the United States
Discusses Hispanics in the United States and their group characteristics. Includes information on the following: size of group and distribution, ethnic composition and historical settlement patterns, nomenclature, major stereotypes about...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Pattern of Ukrainian Immigration and Settlement
A detailed article focusing on the waves of Ukrainian immigrants who settled across the Canadian prairies. Links to additional topics are found on the right side menu bar making this encyclopedia entry a fine resource.
PBS
Pbs: New Perspectives on the West
This in-depth resource presents a history of the American West from pre-Columbian times until World War I with profiles, documents, and images. It encourages visitors to link these into patterns of historical meaning for themselves....
USA Today
Minorities Make a Choice to Live With Their Own
Intriguing article explaining the trend illustrated through the 2000 Census information that minorities have broken segregation ties but still choose to live in areas with other members of their racial background.
University of Texas Libraries
The Portal to Texas History: Immigration to Texas: Then and Now
A complete unit on learning about immigrant groups to Texas and where they settled. Includes lesson plans, a slideshow, and many accompanying lesson activities. Resource links are provided as well.
BBC
Bbc: Development and Health
This interactive website is a lesson for students in determining the factors that divide developed and developing countries. Major health issues of each are also included. Archived.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Building the Erie Canal
In this lesson students learn how the Erie Canal changed the U.S. economy and influenced settlement patterns in the west.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Savannah, Ga: Lasting Legacy of Colonial City Planning
The site explores the colonial history of the city of Savannah, Georgia. This interactive instructional activity has excellent information, an inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, images, and activities.
United Nations
United Nations: Cyber School Bus: What Makes Cities Grow?
This unit explores the factors that influence the growth of cities. Read more to understand the patterns of migration and settlement in cities.
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Alaska History and Cultural Studies: America's Territory
The discovery of gold in Alaska set the stage for its later settlement by people from many places who came to seek their fortunes. Subsequent transportation of people and goods by water and overland are described, as well as the...
Other
Migration Patterns From Virginia
An informative site that discusses "Causes of Migration, Pathways to the West, and Kentucky and Tennessee." Individual pioneer families are discussed and tracked.
Other
The Peopling of America: 1965 2000
This web page displays a chart and description of the immigrants into the United States between 1965-2000.
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The Peopling of America: 1820 1880
This page displays a chart and description of the immigrants into the United States between 1820-1880.
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The Peopling of America: 1880 1930
This page displays a chart and description of the immigrants into the United States between 1880-1930.
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