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mexican indipendence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| equality | the state of having the same rights of all people. |
| rebellion | a fight against government. |
| dictator | a government leader who takes control by force and makes all important decisions. |
| grant | a gift of land given by a government. |
| empresario | a person who recived 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. |