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4th SS MW Ch 8 Pt 1
My World Ch 8 Vocab Part 1 A Growing State
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| open range | Grassy plains of Texas. |
| brand | A design burned into the hide of a cow. |
| line rider | A cowboy that rides along the borders of a ranch to watch the cattle. |
| roundup | A systematic gathering of things, such as cattle. |
| stampede | A sudden rush of a herd of frightened animals, such as cattle. |
| barbed wire | A twisted wire with sharp points, or barbs, along it. |
| boom | A time of rapid growth. |
| locomotive | A steam engine used to pull a train. |
| junction | A place where two or more rail lines meet. |
| free enterprise | An economic system in which people are free to buy and sell goods and services with little control by the government. |
| producer | A person or company that makes or sells goods or offers a service. |