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Westward Expansion Q
Flash cards for Mr. Boone's Westward Expansion quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Manifest Destiny | The obvious destiny that Americans would expand their borders to the west coast. |
| Cede | To surrender or give up, often a result of war. |
| Secede | To leave or become independent. |
| Annex | To sieze or take control. |
| Compromise | An agreement where sides give up something they want. |
| Dictatorship | A government where one person or a small group holds complete authority. |
| Siege | The military blockade or bombardment of an enemy town or position. |
| Suffrage | The right to vote. |