social studies

tomorrow

central pacific

started in california

promontory summit

location where union and central pacific track united

anglos

white settlers who came west

denver

created because gold was discovered there

bonanza baron

a person who became a millionaire

Vaquero

spanish name for cowhand

transcontinental railroad

allowed exchange for raw materials by connecting east and west coasts

comstock lode

largest deposite of silver and gold found in the west

union pacific

started in Nebraska

how did the spanish vaquero influence the american cowboy

how to ride, round up, rose, and brand cattle. how to dress