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chap.5 lesson 2
Mexican Independance
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| equality | the state of having the same rights as all other people |
| rebellion | a fight against a government |
| dictator | a government leader who takes control by force and makes all important decisions |
| grant | a gift of land given by a government |
| empesario | a person who had received land as a gift from the Mexican government and could sell it to others |
| militia | a group of unpaid citizens who act as an army |
| tejano | a Texan who has Mexican ancestors |