Unit 5: Vocabulary

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Who were the Centralists in Mexico?

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Those who favored a strong central government with power concentrated among a few leaders

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What did the Federalists in Mexico support? A monarchy, A strong central government, A federal system of government like that in the United States, Complete independence from Spain

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A federal system of government like that in the United States

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What is the role of a delegate?

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A person acting as a representative for others

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What is a republic?

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A type of government with elected representatives.

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What is the definition of "Revolution"?

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A movement to bring about change

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What does "Siege" mean?

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Surrounding a fortification to cut it off from supplies

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What is a treaty?

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An agreement between national governments

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What does a siege involve?

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Surrounding a fortification to cut it off from supplies

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What is a convention?

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An agreement between countries covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty.

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Who is a dictator?

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A political leader who possesses absolute power.