Monday, February 7, 2011

Texas Revolution Vocabulary

Quiz on Friday!!

Right: A freedom

Petition: A signed request for action

Democracy: A form of government in which people make decisions themselves or choose leaders to do so

Delegate: A person chosen to speak or act for others

Convention: An important meeting

Constitution:  A written plan for government

Republic: A form of government in which the people choose their leaders

Abolish: To put an end to (Ex. The students wished the teachers would abolish homework.)

Patriotism: The love of one’s country

Retreat: To pull back or withdraw

Cavalry: A unit of soldiers on horseback

Massacre: The killing of many people who cannot defend themselves

Scout: A person sent ahead to gather information about the land or the enemy

Cabinet: A group of people who help a leader make decisions

Election:  An event in which people vote to choose government leaders

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!


Not another social studys vocabulary test!!!:(


Darshana.

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