Chapter 10 Vocabulary

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Lode

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A rich vein of gold, silver, or other valuable minerals

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Who is a "vigilante"?

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A self-appointed officer of the law

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What does "transcontinental railroad" refer to?

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A railroad that stretches across a continent from coast to coast

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Subsidy

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A land grant or other financial help from the government

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"Gauge" in the context of railroads

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The width of a train track

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What is a "network" in the context of railroads?

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A system of connected railroad lines

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consolidate

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To combine

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Rebate

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A discount

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What is a "pool" in the context of railroads?

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A system in which several railroad companies agreed to divide up the business in an area and set prices

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lure

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A thing that tempts or entices a person to go somewhere or do something