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The Western Frontier

Ch. 18 Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Reservation An area of public lands set aside for Native Americans.
Lode a vein of metal ore in earth
Transcontinental (especially of a railroad line) crossing a continent.
Vigilante a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate.
Brand a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name
Ghost town a deserted town with few or no remaining inhabitants.
Subsidy a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.
Ore a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted.
Open Range a large area of grazing land without fences or other barriers.
Nomadic roaming about from place to place aimlessly, frequently, or without a fixed pattern of movement
Homestead Act a house, especially a farmhouse, and outbuildings.
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