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American expansion flashcard set with geography, authors, and historical figures for Grades 3–4.
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This 17-card flashcard set introduces third and fourth graders to westward expansion and American heartland geography. It covers key figures like Will Cather, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Abraham Lincoln; geographic features such as tributaries, aquifers, and the Mississippi River; and cultural landmarks including Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Use it for vocabulary review, geography drills, or social studies unit practice.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
3rd – 4th Grades
Updated January 2025

Terms in This Set

  • Will Cather
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • prairie
  • tributary
  • aquifier
  • deciduous trees
  • arable
  • Mississippi River, Ohio River, Missouri River
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • wildlife reserve
  • mosque
  • swing states
  • Chicago, IL
  • America's Heartland
  • Mount Rushmore
  • Crazy Horse

How to Use This Flashcard Set

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