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R-Riding Freedom

Vocabulary

TermDefinition
escorted to have taken a person somewhere
escorted Guides who knew the western trails well often ____, or led travelers.
swelled increased in size, volume or intensity
swelled The number of wagons heading west ____, or grew, in the 1850s.
relied had a full trust or confidence in, depended
relied This family build a house of sod. They ____, or depended, on materials they found.
reputation the opinion others have of a person or thing
reputation When customers were happy about a shop, its owner earned a good _____.
worthy admirable or having value
worthy this plot of land was ____, or valuable. It had rich soil and access to water.
churning mixing or agitating vigorously
churning Dark clouds and _____ winds over the plains could signal a tornado.
situation things or events happening at a given time
situation Mail carriers were prepared for any _______, or event, as they rode alone.
deserve to be entitled to, to be worthy of
deserve Kids who worked hard on the farm would _____ an occasional treat.
defended protected or guarded; offered support
defended Westward travelers _________ themselves from harm by circling their wagons.
satisfied to be happy or fulfilled
satisfied Despite the hard work and danger, some settlers were _____ with life in the West.
Created by: SiemerKochHein
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