Core Knowledge - W. Expansion After the Civil War - Vocab

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Rushed movement of a large group of animals.

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stampede

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Mark with a symbol of ownership

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brand

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A machine that sends messages over long distances through wires.

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telegraph

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Wood planks supporting railroad tracks.

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railroad ties

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Land where cattle roam freely.

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open range

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Across a continent.

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transcontinental

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Gather or move together in a large group.

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swarm

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A town that grows quickly in size and wealth.

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boom town

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Also known as 'frontier justice'; when citizens punish accused criminals instead of officials.

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'vigilante justice'

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Ownership declaration of land.

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"stake a claim"