Life in the West Vocab Flashcard

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Term for a reason for doing something?

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motive

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Religious group founded by Joseph Smith that traveled to Utah in the 19th century.

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Mormons

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Term: 'persecuted'

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To cause a person or group to suffer

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Overland route from Independence, MO to Columbia River, OR?

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The Oregon Trail

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Term for a person's/group's impact on future generations?

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Legacy

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Expedition led by Lewis & Clark (1804-1806) to explore Louisiana Purchase territory.

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Term for those who moved to California in 1849 during the Gold Rush?

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Forty-niners

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Term for a person living permanently in a foreign country?

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Immigrant

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Word for relative social or professional standing?

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Status

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Term for a Mexican land grant for cattle and crops?

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Rancho