Ch 17 Vocab Flashcard

Front

Unfenced land

Back

Open range

Front

Herding and moving cattle over long distances

Back

Cattle drive

Front

Region dominated by the cattle industry, ranches, trails, and cow towns.

Back

Cattle kingdom.

Front

Plains farmer

Back

Sod-buster

Front

Group of farmers meeting for lectures and events

Back

Grange

Front

Group of farmers pooling money for bulk purchases at a discount.

Back

Farm cooperative

Front

General rise in prices

Back

Inflation

Front

self-appointed law keeper

Back

Vigilante

Front

Railroad line spanning the continent

Back

Transcontinental railroad

Front

Land set aside for Native Americans

Back

Reservation