Match each word with the phrase that best defines it. serfdom
a type of slavery that occurred during
feudal times
exploit
to unfairly benefit from something
manumission
the process of giving someone
freedom
commodity
a product that is bought and sold
emancipation
the process of releasing someone from
slavery

What happened as a result of olympia’s growing population? new stores, hotels, and businesses thrived. major conflicts emerged over food and housing. fewer jobs were available to new settlers. the government created washington territory.

How did disease impact the human death toll during this time period? disease killed more people than combat during this time. disease steadily increased as the war hospitals were attacked. improvements in medical technology decreased illness overall. disease was a small but significant contributor to deaths at this time.

What best describes the transportation within cities in the early 1800s