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Unit 3 Chapter 2
A Growing Nation: Settlement of the West and the American Indian Experience
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sod | the top layer of grassy soil, sometimes used to build houses |
| emigrate | to leave one place to settle permanently in another |
| pack animal | an animal, such as a horse or a mule, that is used to carry heavy loads |
| keelboat | a boat with a large ridge on the bottom, used to navigate rivers |
| steam engine | a motor that uses steam to work |
| steamboat | a boat powered by a steam engine |