Understanding Key Historical Terms

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Independence (in a historical context)

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being free from outside control

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Which term describes a line that separates two countries or regions?

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Border

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Settlement

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A small city in a new area

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Settler

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A person who moves to a new place to live

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Colony

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A territory under the control of a different country

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What is "conflict"?

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A disagreement or fight

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"Ban"

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To prohibit or forbid it

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What is a "revolution"?

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A complete change in government

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Who is an "empresario"?

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A person that settles on land in exchange for bringing new settlers

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Independence

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Freedom from external control