Exit Ticket: Road to Revolution Vocabulary

A synonym for the term 'empresario' is (a)   .

• Land agent
• Settler
• Merchant
• Farmer

What is the definition of "revolution"?

• A peaceful agreement between two nations.

• A big change, often violent, where people fight to replace their current government or ruler with a new one.

• A small adjustment in policies.

• A celebration of cultural heritage.

What does the word 'declare' mean?

• To make an official, formal, or public statement or announcement.

• To keep something private and hidden.

• To ask for permission to do something.

• To write a letter to someone.

In the sentence, 'On March 2, 1836, Texas delegates signed a document to declare independence from Mexico.'

What does 'declare' mean?

• To announce formally

• To ask for help

• To keep a secret

• To write a story

Which of the following is a synonym for "duties"?

• Taxes

• Fines

• Fees

• Payments

What is the definition of the term "resolution"?

• A firm decision to solve a problem or settle a conflict, often through an official statement or agreement.

• A casual agreement between two parties without any official documentation.

• A temporary solution to a problem without any long-term commitment.

• A disagreement or argument between two parties.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a resolution?

• To solve a problem or settle a conflict through an official statement or agreement.

• To create confusion between parties.

• To delay decision-making indefinitely.

• To avoid addressing a problem or conflict.

Which term best describes someone who organizes and manages land settlements in Texas during the 1800s?

• Empresario

• Revolutionary

• Delegate

• Merchant

Which word is closest in meaning to 'revolution'?

• Celebration

• Uprising

• Agreement

• Tax

Which of the following best describes a resolution passed by a group?

• A private conversation between two people

• A disagreement that leads to conflict

• An official decision or statement agreed upon by members

• A celebration of a holiday