Riding the Rails West

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What does the word emigration mean?

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Emigration means leaving one's country to live in another.

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What is a synonym for appreciate?

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A synonym for appreciate is 'value'.

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How much time did people save by taking the train instead of a wagon after the railroad was built?

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People saved a lot of time, often days, by taking the train instead of a wagon.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a vehicle?

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An example of something that is NOT a vehicle is a house.

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What is the opposite of agreeable?

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The opposite of agreeable is 'disagreeable'.

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What is a railroad?

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A railroad is a track made of steel rails on which trains run.

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What is the purpose of a train?

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The purpose of a train is to transport people and goods from one place to another.

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What does it mean to travel west?

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To travel west means to move towards the direction where the sun sets.

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What is a wagon?

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A wagon is a vehicle with four wheels that is pulled by animals or a motor.

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What does it mean to settle in a new place?

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To settle in a new place means to make it your home.