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Chp.5 Lesson 2
Mexican Independence
Term | Definition |
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equality | The state of having the same rights as all other people. |
rebellion | A fight against a goverment. |
dictator | A goverment leader who takes control by force and makes all important decisions. |
grant | A gift of land givin by a goverment. |
empresario | A person who had recived land as a gift from the Mexican goverment and could sell it to others. |
militia | A group of unpaid citizens who act like an army. |
Tejano | A Texan who has Mexican ancestors. |