Curious about the history and culture of Badlands National Park? Look no further! Read the articles in this series to learn about the different cultures and stories of the park, from people living there 12,000 years ago right up to its use as a bombing range during WWII.
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Article 1: Mako Sica: Naming the Badlands
How did the Badlands get its name? It seems like a strange name for a place so rich in natural resources -- learn about how the name "Badlands" came to be in this article. Read more
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Article 2: Archaeology: Ancient People of the Badlands
Learn more about the archaeological finds at Badlands National Park. Read more
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Article 3: Homesteading in the Badlands
Many homesteaders called the Badlands area home, using their plots to ranch cattle. What kind of struggles did homesteaders face? What rewards were they working towards? Find out in this article. Read more
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Article 4: The Dawes Act
The Dawes Act had a major impact on Native Americans in the age of homesteading. How did it affect Native Americans and why was it put in place? Read this article to find out. Read more
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Article 5: Badlands Aerial Gunnery Range
The US Air Force seized over 130,000 acres of Badlands National Monument (located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation) during World War II for use as a practice bombing range. Read more about the story in this article. Read more