Unit 6 Vocab Texas History

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The action of adding new territory to existing territory.

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Annexation

Front

The idea that the United States should expand to include the Territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

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Manifest Destiny

Front

An agreement in which both sides give up some demands.

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Compromise

Front

The interactions and relationships between different countries, including diplomatic, political, economic, and social connections.

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Foreign Relations

Front

The political activities, events, and situations that take place within a country's borders.

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Domestic Affairs

Front

The act of transferring a part of the territory from one State to another State usually as a result of a treaty.

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Cession

Front

The amounts owed by the different levels of government such as local and state governments.

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Public Debt

Front

A system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government. I.E. State and federal government.

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Federalism

Front

A country governed by a dictator (a person with absolute authority.)

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Dictatorship

Front

Formally put an end to a system, practice or institution.

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Abolish