Unit 5: Vocabulary

Who were the Centralists in Mexico?

• Those who favored a strong central government with power concentrated among a few leaders

• Those who supported a federal system of government like in the United States

• Those who wanted a monarchy

• Those who advocated for complete independence from Spain

What did the Federalists in Mexico support?

• A monarchy

• A strong central government

• A federal system of government like that in the United States

• Complete independence from Spain

What is the role of a delegate?

• A person acting as a representative for others

• A person who leads a country

• A person who writes laws

• A person who votes in elections

What is a republic?

• A government ruled by a king

• A type of government with elected representatives

• A government with no leaders

• A government where everyone votes on every issue

What is the definition of "Revolution"?

• A peaceful negotiation

• A movement to bring about change

• A type of government

• A scientific discovery

What does "Siege" mean?

• A quick attack

• A diplomatic meeting

• Surrounding a fortification to cut it off from supplies

• Building a new city

What is a treaty?

• A type of weapon

• A natural disaster

• An agreement between national governments

• A historical monument

What does a siege involve?

• Building a new city

• Surrounding a fortification to cut it off from supplies

• Planting crops

• Writing a novel

What is a convention?

• A formal treaty between countries

• An agreement between countries covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty

• A meeting of political leaders

• A type of government

Who is a dictator?

• A person who leads a democratic government

• A political leader who possesses absolute power

• A leader elected by the people

• A representative in a parliament