what is whereas? Whereas in 1810 only a seventh of the American people lived west of the Appalachian Mountains, by 1840 more than a third lived there.

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It's pretty equivalent to "although," I believe. Or "even though." Basically, it's used to contrast the first portion to the second one, or emphasize the differences.

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