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38 Cards in this Set
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Hacienda |
A large estate or ranch in Spanish territory
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Oppressive
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unjust or cruel due to an abuse of power
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Subject
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one who is under the authority of a king or queen
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Compound
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a fenced or walled-in area containing several residences or other buildings
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Commissary
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a store where military personnel can buy equipment and food
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Civil settlement |
a village made up of people who were neither priests nor soldiers
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Acequia
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a canal or ditch used for irrigation
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Literacy
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the ability to read and write
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Alcalde |
a Spanish official who served as mayor, sheriff, and judge |
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Ayuntamiento
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the local governing body in a Spanish town
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Vaqueo
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a livestock herder or cowhand
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Liberation
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the act of becoming free
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Conspire |
to join in a secret agreement
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Anglo American
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people whose ancestors moved from one of many European countries to the United States and who now share a common culture and language
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Immigrant
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a person who comes to a country to settle
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Empresario
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an agent who makes all arrangements to bring settlers to a colony
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Recruit
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to persuade someone to join a group
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Filibuster
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an adventurer who engages in a private rebellious activity in a foreign country
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Compromise |
mutual agreement in which each side gives up something it wants in order to reach a settlement
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Neutral
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not belonging to one side or another
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Republic
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a nation or state in which people elect representatives to govern them
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Tejano |
a person of Mexican descent living in Texas
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Cede
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to surrender by treaty or agreement
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Petition
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a formal written request
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Land title
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proof of ownership
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Emigrate
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to leave home to settle elsewhere
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Militia
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a military force that is not professional
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States’ Rights |
theory that a state could choose whether to obey or enforce federal laws
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Nationalist
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a person who supports policies that promote national interests
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Provision
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a specific requirement set by a law
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Customs duty
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a tax that is collected on goods that are taken into or out of country
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Allegiance
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loyalty
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Centralist
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a supporter of strong national government and weak state power
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Resolution
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a formal statement of a decision, opinion, or course of action by an official group
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Delegate
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a person who represents others
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Faction |
a group of people who share a viewpoint on an issue
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Siege |
a lengthy military attack on a fortified place
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Provisional government
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a group of people who make laws and provide services on a temporary basis |
