American Republic Ch. 3

Great Migration

Large wave of immigrants from Europe to America during America’s early years.

Frontier

(Backcountry) Undeveloped area at the edge of settled areas.

Conestoga Wagons

Covered mode of transportation that became popular for the wilderness trails.

Natural Increase

Growth in population through growing families.

Subsistence Farmers

Farmers who could raise just enough crops and livestock to provide for their families.

Palnations

Large famrs in the southern colonies.

Tidewater

Low land around coastal rivers and inlets.

Triangular Trade

Trade network that carried slaves, cash crops, and manufactured goods between West Africa, the Caribbean and American colonies, and Europe.