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Going West
Going West Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| expedition | a journey made for a purpose |
| corral | a fenced pen for animals |
| stampede | a rush of frightened animals |
| stake | a sharp, pointed stick |
| landowner | person who owns land |
| boomtown | a rapidly growing town |
| vineyard | grape garden |
| sieve | a metal object with holes for sifting |
| forty-niner | gold seeker in 1849 |
| deputy | one who is second in charge |