Bellringer: Road to Revolution Vocabulary

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

• Land agent
• Settler
• Merchant
• Farmer

Who was the most famous empresario to bring Anglo families to Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

• James Bowie

What does the word "declare" mean?

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

• To hide information from others.

• To ask a question.

• To write a letter.

In the sentence, "On March 2, 1836, Texas delegates signed a document to declare independence from Mexico," what does "declare" mean?

• To announce formally or officially.

• To question independence.

• To hide independence.

• To reject independence.

What is the definition of the term 'immigrant'?

• A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

• A person who travels for vacation.

• A person who temporarily works in another country.

• A person who visits a foreign country for business.

What is the definition of "rebellion"?

• A peaceful protest against authority or government.

• A fight or uprising against authority or a government, often to bring about change.

• A negotiation with authority to resolve conflicts.

• A celebration of authority or government.

What is the definition of a state government?

• The government of a specific state within a federal system, responsible for its own laws and affairs.

• The government that controls the entire country and its laws.

• A group of citizens managing local community events.

• A federal organization responsible for international relations.

Which term refers to someone who leaves their home country to settle in another?

• Referee

• Ambassador

• Tourist

• Immigrant

What is the main responsibility of a state government?

• Controlling the military forces of the country.

• Organizing national elections.

• Creating and enforcing laws within its own state.

• Managing international relations.

Match each term with its correct description related to organized efforts and authority.

• An official statement or announcement.

• Rebellion

• An organized effort to oppose authority, often involving conflict.

• Resolution

• A formal decision or expression of opinion.

• Declaration