Use farming as one of the Western industries and answer the following question in a written response:

You have left your extended family back east and taken up one of the occupations that we examined in the west.

Send a message back to your family describing your new job in the west.

Think about the following points as you develop your letter:

• What were the living and working conditions for this industry?

• To what degree did technology contribute to or ease problems in this industry? To what degree have you found success in this industry?

• How did this industry change or transform the west? Was this change economic, cultural or social?