Esther Morris was a pioneering woman who headed west in the late 1800s. She traveled alone across the frontier to teach school and later became the first female justice of the peace in the Wyoming Territory. Despite facing challenges as a woman in a predominantly male society, Morris broke barriers and demonstrated strength, independence and leadership.

1. When Esther Morris Headed West

2. attorney (noun) a person who acts for another person in legal matters Willie Gary is a famous attorney that is driven by concern for people, not money. In 1985, he successfully sued the Florida Power & Light Company over the electrocution death of seven members of a Jupiter, Florida family. When might someone need an attorney ? http://schools.clipart.com/ 5 U3W2

4. representative (noun) chosen to speak or vote for others Marsha Blackburn and Bart Gordon are two of TN representatives in the United States House and Senate. When would you need to choose a representative? http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chuck_Grassley_official_photo.jpghttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tom_Harkin_official_portrait.jpg 5 U3W2

6. qualify (verb) to make suitable or become eligible Ryan ’ s time in the race helped to qualify him for the Drake Relays. How does a person qualify to be a teacher? http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wariner_Drake_relays_2009.jpg 5 U3W2

8. legislature (noun) people elected to make or change laws Capitol Hill houses our nation ’ s legislature: the Senate and House of Representatives. What laws would you suggest to our state legislature ? http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Uscapitolindaylight.jpg 5 U3W2

10. postpone (verb) to delay or put something off The game was postponed due to the heavy rains. When have your plans been postponed ? http://commons.wikimedia.org 5 U3W2

12. satisfactory (adjective) good enough but not outstanding Jennifer did not find the chicken satisfactory . Describe something you find satisfactory or unsatisfactory. http://schools.clipart.com 5 U3W2

14. submit (verb) to give in to someone or hand something in Sam will submit his job application to the manager. List three things you have had to submit to your teacher today. http://schools.clipart.com 5 U3W2

16. colonel (noun) the rank of a military officer Colonel Wright is a ranking officer in the United States Navy. What qualities would you need to be a colonel ? http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Colonel_Wight.jpg 5 U3W2

18. Quiz Time! attorney, representative, qualify, legislature, postpone, satisfactory, submit, colonel Which noun describes the rank of a military officer? colonel

19. Quiz Time! attorney, representative, qualify, legislature, postpone, satisfactory, submit, colonel Which verb means to delay or put something off? postpone

20. Quiz Time! attorney, representative, qualify, legislature, postpone, satisfactory, submit, colonel What noun means people elected to speak or vote for others? legislature

21. Quiz Time! attorney, representative, qualify, legislature, postpone, satisfactory, submit, colonel Which verb means to make suitable or become eligible? qualify

22. Quiz Time! attorney, representative, qualify, legislature, postpone, satisfactory, submit, colonel What verb means to give in to someone or hand something in? submit

23. Quiz Time! attorney, representative, qualify, legislature, postpone, satisfactory, submit, colonel What noun describes one that acts for another person in legal matters? attorney

24. Quiz Time! attorney, representative, qualify, legislature, postpone, satisfactory, submit, colonel Which adjective means good enough but not outstanding? satisfactory

25. Quiz Time! attorney, representative, qualify, legislature, postpone, satisfactory, submit, colonel Which noun names someone elected or chosen to speak or vote for others? representative