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Pioneer Spirit: Westward Expansion in American History

Explore the journey of pioneers, frontiers, canals, and nationalism during the era of Manifest Destiny in the United States. Learn about mass production, entrepreneurs, and foreign policy shaping the nation. Discover the impact of manufacturers on the westward movement.

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Pioneer Spirit: Westward Expansion in American History

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  1. Westward Expansion Vocabulary

  2. Pioneer • Noun, One of the first of a group of people to enter or settle a region.

  3. frontier • Noun, The edge of a country or settled region

  4. flatboat • Noun, A large, rectangular boat partly covered by a roof.

  5. canal • Noun, A waterway built for boat travel and shipping.

  6. manufacturer • Noun, Someone who uses machines to make goods

  7. nationalism • Noun, Devotion to one’s country.

  8. Foreign Policy • Noun, A government’s actions toward other nations.

  9. Manifest Destiny • Noun, The belief that the United States should spread across the entire North American continent, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

  10. Mass production • Noun, Making many products at once.

  11. entrepreneur • Noun, A person who takes risks to start a business.

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