4th grade America's Past

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What is a bow?

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A long, thin piece of wood with a string stretched from one end to the other.

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What are miners?

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A person who makes a living digging coal, salt, gold, minerals, or other natural resources out of the earth.

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What is the meaning of the word generations?

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All of the people born and living at about the same time.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

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What is flint?

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A hard dark quartz that produces a spark when struck by steel.

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What is a natural resource?

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Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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What does it mean to settle in a new area?

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To establish a community or residence in a place that was previously uninhabited or occupied.

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What is a pioneer?

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A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.

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What is a colony?

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A territory under the control of a country, often settled by people from that country.

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What is the purpose of a map?

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To represent geographical areas and help people understand locations and distances.