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Westward Expansion

TermDefinition
pioneers The settlers who headed for a new life out west.
Sequoyah Who thought that it was important to capture the Cherokee language in writing?
Robert Fulton Who invented the steamboat?
Difficult How would you describe the journey for families traveling in covered wagons?
The Trail of Tears Trail in which the Cherokee people were forced to walk hundreds of miles.
Hardships difficult situations that cause discomfort or suffering
Settled move to a new place and make it your home
Territory a region or area of land
Wagon Train a line or caravan of wagons
Transportation a way of moving someone or something
Communication a way of sharing thoughts or ideas
Canal a waterway used to move things from place to place using boats
Landmarks objects or structures on land that are easy to recognize
Create make something that did not exist before
Convenient easy to use or access
Endurance having the strength to do something for a long time
Voyage a trip or a journey
Route a way to get from one place to another place
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