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History II 10.1
A New Spirit of Expansion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| electoral vote | equal to the number of members of the House of Representatives in the state |
| Erie Canal | completed in 1825-a water route from the Hudson River to Lake Erie |
| date of statehood | the date that a state officially becomes a part of the USA |
| growing season | the length of time a crop is given to grow |
| hemp | a plant with a tough fiber that is used or making rope |
| loan | money lent to someone |
| lowland | a low or level piece of land |
| profitable | able to bring in money above operating costs |