Chapter 6: Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Westward Expansion
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Americans moving from the east to the west and ending up in Minnesota
2
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Treaty
A
A written agreement between two or more nations
3
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Ratify
A
To formally approve
4
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Territory
A
A piece of land that is yours or your own space run by its own governing leaders
5
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Annuity
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A yearly payment from the government
6
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Reservation
A
Land set aside by the US government given to the American Indians in return for their land
7
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Debt
A
Something that is owed, such as money, goods, or service
8
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Assimilation
A
adapting the value and habits of another group
