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Chapter 5 lesson 2
Mexican Indepndence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Equality | The state of having the same rights as all others people. |
| Rebellion | A fight against a government. |
| Dictator | A goernment leader who takes control by force and makes all important decisions. |
| Grant | A gift of land given by a government. |
| Empresario | A preson who had received land as a gift from the Mexican govrnment and could sell it to others. |
| Militia | A group of unpaid citizens who act as an army. |
| Tejano | A Texan who has Mexican ancestors. |