Frontier Vocabulary Answer Key

Students complete a vocabulary-matching activity using key terms related to the frontier and Wild West. They match each word-such as settler, outlaw, pioneer, sheriff, and territory-to its correct definition by writing the corresponding letter. This task reinforces important terminology and supports comprehension of historical roles and concepts. The activity also helps students build foundational vocabulary needed to understand frontier-era texts and events. By learning these words, students strengthen reading comprehension and historical literacy.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Development

Social Studies – Frontier and Western Expansion Concepts

English Language Arts – Word-to-Definition Matching

Social Studies – Understanding Historical Roles and Terminology

This worksheet is part of our American Frontier and Wild West Worksheets collection.