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Pioneering Westward Expansion: From Frontier to Manifest Destiny

Explore the vocabulary of Westward Expansion, from pioneers and flatboats to canals and nationalism. Learn about key figures like manufacturers and entrepreneurs who helped shape the nation's growth. This period was marked by Manifest Destiny, a belief in expanding from the Atlantic to the Pacific through mass production and foreign policy strategies. Dive into the rich history of America's westward journey!

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Pioneering Westward Expansion: From Frontier to Manifest Destiny

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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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