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The Western Frontier
| Term | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| Lode | a vein of metal ore in the earth. | |
| Transcontinental | extending across or relating to two or more continents | |
| 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 | |
| Ore | A natrually occurring material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitable extracted | |
| Open Range | A large area go grazing land. | |
| Nomadic | Travel from place to place. | |
| Homestead Act | A house,a farmhouse,or a outbuilding. | |
| Reservation | The action of reserving something. |