American History: Beginnings to 1877: 6. The Age of Jackson and Westward Expansion, Lessons 3–5

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  1. frontier
    an international boundary or the area immediately inside it
    This line marked roughly the frontier, or edge, of white settlement.
  2. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    One part of the ordinance provided a method for settlers to acquire land and eventually achieve statehood.
  3. exceedingly
    to a very great or unusually large degree
    It is not surprising that American Indians were exceedingly distrustful of their white neighbors.
  4. removal
    the act of taking out or causing to leave
    At Jackson's urging, in 1830 Congress passed the Indian Removal Act.
  5. territory
    the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a state
    They agreed to move what was called the Indian Territory.
  6. extend
    broaden in scope or range or area
    Later, the principles of the Ordinance were extended to other territories.
  7. revenue
    government income due to taxation
    The sale of land attracted settlers, but it also provided needed revenue, or income, for the U.S. government.
  8. canal
    long and narrow strip of water for boats or for irrigation
    Another improvement was the Erie Canal.
  9. country
    a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary
    Oregon Country was a huge area west of the Rocky Mountains.
  10. varied
    characterized by diversity
    The geography of Oregon Country is varied. Along the Pacific coast, the soil is fertile. Temperatures are mild year round, and rainfall is plentiful.
  11. rugged
    sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
    Many people admired mountain men as rugged individualists.
  12. individualist
    a person who pursues independent thought or action
    Many people admired mountain men as rugged individualists.
  13. determination
    firmness of purpose
    It took courage and determination to complete the journey across the continent.
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