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Chp 5 Lesson 2
Mexican Independence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 given by a goverment |
| Empresario | A person who had recieved land as a gift from the Mexican goverment and could sell it to others |
| Militia | A group of unpaid citizens who act as an army |
| Tejano | A Texan who has Mexican ancestors |