Unit 4: Expansion and Conflict

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the movement of individuals into a population from another population

westward expansion

territorial acquisitions as settlers began moving westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains

territorial expansion

This was the purchase of lands by U.S. government west of the Mississippi river to enlarge borders.

women's rights movement

an organized effort to improve political, legal and economic status of women in American society

abolitionist movement

Movement to end slavery

relating to farm areas and life in the country

in, relating to, or characteristic of a city or town.

An increase in the percentage and in the number of people living in urban settlements.

economic interdependence

a reliance on others, as they rely on you, to provide goods and services to be consumed

transportation systems

A network of roads, streets, water, or rails that allows the vehicular movement of people and goods.