Westward Expansion flash cards

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Gold Rush

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1. A rapid movement of people to a newly discovered goldfield. The first major gold rush, to California in 1848–49, was followed by others in the US, Australia (1851–53), South Africa (1884), and Canada (Klondike, 1897–98).

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Expansion

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the action of becoming larger or more extensive.

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Trail of Tears

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The Trail of Tears was the forced relocation of American Indians from the Southeast to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) between 1830 and 1850. The Trail of Tears was part of the federal Indian Removal Act of 1830. 

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frontier

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a line or border separating two countries.

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Manifest Destiny

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the 19th century belief that the United States was destined to expand across North America. It was used to justify the forced removal of Native Americans and other groups from their homes. 

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territory

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an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

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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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Locomotive

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a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.

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49er

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A miner or other person that took part in the 1849 California Gold Rush

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canal

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an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.