Texas Revolution and republic vocabulary

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Dictator

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a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

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Constitution

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a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works. 

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Treaty

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an agreement that binds two or more countries.

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Infantry

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Foot soldiers

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Calvary

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Soldiers who fought on horseback

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Popular Sovereignty

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the notion that the power to create or change the government comes from the people

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Bill of Rights

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statement of basic rights that the government cannot take away from citizens

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Petition

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formal request

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Annexation

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formal joining of one political region to another

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Ratify

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approve