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Texas Revolution
Vocabulary Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| expanding | increase or enlarge |
| decreased | grow less in size, amount number, or intensity |
| outnumbered | being above in amount |
| tension | hostility between many people or just 1 |
| immigration | travelling to a different country |
| tariffs | jobs given by a government on goods |
| resolutions | a final decision |
| oppisition | hostile or contrary action or condition |
| conventions | a meeting |
| surrendered | yielding |
| loyalty | being devoted |
| defend | protect |
| overpowered | taking control with force |
| inspire | motivate |
| grievances | the formal expression of complaints |
| elect | chosen by selection |
| retreat | withdrawing or going away because something was too hard |
| independent | self-governing |
| release | let free |
| border | an outer part or edge |
| violate | break or disregard the law |
| rebellion | defiance of or resistance to an established government |