Westward Expansion - Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. A unit of measure for grain or other dry goods.
  2. 6. The killing of a large number of people, often in a brutal or violent manner.
  3. 7. Farm animals, such as cows, sheep, or pigs, that are raised for food or other agricultural purposes.
  4. 9. To give advice or recommend a course of action.
  5. 12. To grow, develop, or be successful.
  6. 13. Sharing a common boundary or touching.
  7. 16. Someone who promotes or supports something enthusiastically.
  8. 19. An agreement between enemies to stop fighting for a certain period of time.
  9. 21. The process of extracting minerals or valuable materials from the Earth.
  10. 22. Relating to a large company or business.
  11. 26. The activity of raising livestock, such as cattle or sheep, on a ranch.
  12. 28. Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for a particular group or cause.
  13. 29. Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
  14. 31. A state of complete emptiness or destruction.
  15. 34. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
  16. 35. drive The movement of a herd of cattle from one place to another.
  17. 36. A person who puts money into a business or project in the hope of making a profit.
  18. 37. Complete control of a market or industry by a single company.
  19. 38. Widespread or abundant, often used to describe something negative.
  20. 41. The ability to provide for one's own needs without relying on others.
  21. 45. The system of production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services in a country or region.
  22. 46. The act of treating someone unfairly or harassing them because of their beliefs or background.
  23. 47. Gathered closely together, often for warmth or protection.
  24. 48. Complicated or made up of many different parts.
  25. 50. To be required or forced to do something.
  26. 53. A formal or official statement.
  27. 55. Very tired or completely used up.
  28. 58. House A house where people pay to live and receive meals.
  29. 59. Allowing animals to graze or feed in a pasture or open area.
  30. 60. A place of shelter or protection.
  31. 61. To begin or start.
  32. 64. Relating to the production of goods using machinery and factories.
  33. 66. No longer in use or out of date.
  34. 67. To survive or maintain oneself, often with limited resources.
  35. 68. A piece of land given by the government to a person for farming and settlement.
  36. 69. In a way that suggests something bad or unpleasant is about to happen.
Down
  1. 1. An area of land set aside for a particular group, often Native American tribes.
  2. 2. Speaking or behaving in a loud, boastful, or aggressive way.
  3. 3. Done without careful thought or consideration.
  4. 4. Scattered or spread untidily over an area.
  5. 5. The branch of government that interprets and applies the laws.
  6. 8. A rock or mineral from which metal can be extracted.
  7. 10. The process of becoming a citizen of a country when you were not born there.
  8. 11. People who search for valuable minerals, such as gold or silver.
  9. 14. Printed advertisements or information that are distributed to a large number of people.
  10. 15. wire A type of wire with sharp points or barbs, used to build fences.
  11. 17. A type of footwear that covers the foot and part of the leg.
  12. 18. To establish or make a practice or system within an organization or society.
  13. 20. A strong supporter or member of a particular political group.
  14. 23. A legal process in which a person or business cannot pay their debts and their assets are taken to repay the debts.
  15. 24. Skilled and experienced political leaders.
  16. 25. A legal document that shows who owns a piece of property.
  17. 27. A point or place where things connect or intersect.
  18. 30. The state of being extremely poor and lacking basic necessities.
  19. 32. A statement or declaration of ownership or right to something.
  20. 33. A large group or crowd.
  21. 39. A feeling or emotion.
  22. 40. A written statement that is sworn to be true, often used as evidence in court.
  23. 42. Competing or struggling for a goal or victory.
  24. 43. People sent to a foreign country to spread a particular religious belief.
  25. 44. Relating to or inherited from one's ancestors or family.
  26. 49. Native or originating from a particular region or country.
  27. 51. A system of sending messages over long distances using wires and electrical signals.
  28. 52. A sudden and unpredictable change in behavior or mood.
  29. 54. Shared or belonging to a community or group.
  30. 56. To become similar or adopt the customs and culture of a larger group.
  31. 57. Covered with thin pieces of material, usually overlapping, to protect a roof or wall.
  32. 59. A supply of something, usually food or other necessities.
  33. 62. A person who works on a cattle ranch, riding horses and tending to the livestock.
  34. 63. Having good moral qualities or behavior.
  35. 65. Money or support given by the government to help a person or group.