Dakota Pathways: The Mighty Mo

Throughout our history and even before human habitation, the Missouri River has played a significant role in shaping not only the physical geography of South Dakota but also the human geography. This episode examines how the Missouri River has shaped human habitation in the state and region. In this collection of resources, your students will learn how the river served as a life source for many early Indian tribes and as a watery highway for exploration and settlement. It has also supplied the state with energy and water as dams were built for hydro-power and irrigation. https://www.sdpb.org/learn/dakota-pathways/themightymo

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