Chapter 6: Spanish Colonial Louisiana Vocabulary

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autonomy

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the right to or condition of self-government

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cotton gin

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a machine that separates cotton seeds from cotton fiber

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diplomacy

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the skill of holding discussions between nations and resolving issues peacefully

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ideology

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a system of beliefs, ideas, or theories, usually focused on economics or politics, that informs how people live

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ordinance

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a law set forth by a local government authority

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parish

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a unit of local government in Louisiana, similar to a county

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sovereignty

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the authority to rule a country or region

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voodoo

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a religion that blends West African spiritual beliefs and Catholicism.