Chapter 8 Flashcards
(14 cards)
Immigrant
A person who comes to a country to settle.
Anglo American
Peoples whose ancestors from one of many European countries to the United States who now share a common culture and language.
Empresrio
An agent who makes arrangements for people to settle in colonies.
Recruit
To persuade someone to join a group.
Filibuster
An adventurer who engages in a privet rebellious activity in a foregoing country.
Compromise
Mutual agreement in witch each side gives up something it wants in order to reach a settlement.
Neutral
Not belonging to one side or another.
Republic
A nation or state in which people elect reps. To govern them.
Tejano
A person of Mexican descent living in Texas .
Cede
To surrender by treaty or agreement.
Petition
A formal written request
Land title
Proof of ownership
Emigrate
To leave home to settle elsewhere.
Militia
A military force that is not professional
