Across
- 3. a piece of land in America's western regions that was claimed, lived on, and settled by a pioneer
- 5. short, stiff stalks of plants that remain in a field after harvesting
- 8. to be unaware of something
- 10. to beat a plant in order to separate its grain or seeds from the rest of the plant
- 12. heavenly
- 14. a set of beliefs
- 15. a place in which people live
- 16. This state is home to Independence Rock - Settlers travelling west had to arrive here by July 4 or risk dangerous travel
- 17. entertained
- 18. the highest in importance
- 22. fun acts, such as dances or parties
- 24. This state is only bordered by Georgia and Alabama
- 26. State with capital city Sacramento
- 28. This is the most Western state
Down
- 1. necessary
- 2. the land or territory that someone owns and controls
- 4. State with capital city of Austin
- 6. to be hired for a job
- 7. This river divides the United States between the East and the Wild West
- 9. This country is the United State's Southern border
- 11. to move heavily and slowly
- 12. an expression of dissatisfaction or pain
- 13. State with capital city Albany
- 19. the size of something
- 20. This is the most Eastern state
- 21. This country is the United State's Northern border
- 23. the act of giving something valued for something or someone else
- 25. This is the most Northern State
- 27. delicate
