|
pathfinder
|
one who
finds or makes a path or way, usu. through unexplored areas. |
| nationalism |
the collective spirit and aspirations of a nation. |
| annex
|
to
add or attach, esp. to something larger. |
| suffrage |
the right to vote in a political election or the exercise
of this right. |
| locomotive |
a
self-propelled engine, esp. one that pulls or pushes railroad
cars. |
| secede |
to
quit an organization, a political or religious unit or alliance,
or the like. |
| doctrine |
something that is advocated or taught; teaching. |
| sectionalism
|
an
intense, sometimes excessive, regard for local interests or concerns. |
| abolitionism
|
a
policy or principle of slavery in the United States. |
| opportunity
|
a
chance for an improved situation. |
| scarce |
in
short supply; insufficient. |
| pioneer |
someone
who explores or goes to live in a place previously unexplored
or uninhabited by many of his or her culture. |