CH 2 Definitions

Question 1

Define Confederation

Answer 1

Confederation is a union of, or an alliance among, colonies in British North America

Question 2

Define Manifest Destiny

Answer 2

Manifest Destiny is American belief in a clear right and duty to expand throughout North America

Question 3

Define Secession

Answer 3

Secession is a withdrawal from a larger group, such as a country

Question 4

Define Annexation

Answer 4

Annexation is a incorporation of a territory into another territory

Question 5

Define Fenians

Answer 5

Fenians is an Irish-Catholic organization in Ireland and the United States that turned to violence in an effort to liberate Ireland from British rule

Question 6

Define Legislative Union

Answer 6

Legislative Union is power to govern and make laws and is held by a strong, central government

Question 7

Define Federal Union

Answer 7

Federal Union is power to govern and make laws is divided between the central and regional governments