Unit 7 – Vocabulary

Front

What does annex mean?

Back

To add to a territory of one's own territory

Front

What is the meaning of the term 'cede'?

Back

To formally give up ownership or control

Front

Which of the following best describes 'advocate'?

Back

To speak in favor of a cause

Front

What does 'territory' refer to?

Back

An area of land under jurisdiction

Front

To treat a person differently because of race, religion, or age

Back

discriminate

Front

'emancipate'

Back

To set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions

Front

A formal written agreement between two or more states or rulers

Back

treaty

Front

The idea that expansion was for the good of the country and the right of the country.

Back

Manifest Destiny

Front

An artificial waterway (man-made)

Back

canal

Front

A group of people taking a journey for a particular purpose.

Back

expedition