Ch 15 Vocabulary The Lone Star State

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The belief in the U.S. in the 1800's that the country must expand its borders to the Pacific Ocean.

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Manifest Destiny

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A statement passed by both houses of a legislature that has the FORCE OF LAW

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Joint Resolution

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To aprove formally

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ratify

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To obtain

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Acquire

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Regardless of

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Despite

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Alike

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Similar

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Bias toward or favoring the interests of Native-born American citizens.

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nativism

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Land set aside for Native Americans

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Reservations

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To take part in an activity or event

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Participate

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Payments for damages or suffering

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reparations