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Unit 4 Vocab-History

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Someone who leads an unauthorized military expedition into a foreign country or territory to foster or support a political revolution or cause filibuster
Government in which political power rests with the public (people), typically through their elected representatives. republic
A civilian military force ● Volunteers who can be called to serve during emergencies ● Often used for local defense before professional standing armies militia
Loyalty to a person, group, or cause ● A strong commitment or dedication ● Pledging support to a country or organization allegiance
A land grant contractor in Mexican Texas ● Person responsible for bringing settlers to colonize new territories empresario
To formally give up territory or rights ● -Transferring control of land from one entity to another ● Often part of peace treaties or diplomatic agreements cede
A serious lung infection ● Causes inflammation in the air sacs ● Can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi Symptoms include cough, fever, and difficulty breathing pneumonia
A government-given piece of land ● Often used to encourage settlement or support education ● Commonly used in 19th-century westward expansion land grant
A formal written request to an authority ● Signed by multiple people to show support for a cause ● Used to request change or express collective opinion petition
The process of people moving to a new country ● Permanently relocating from one's native land ● Seeking new opportunities or escaping difficult conditions immigration
Taking no side in a conflict ● Remaining impartial or not supporting any particular group -Avoiding involvement in disputes between other parties neutral
Country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country colony
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