Flash Cards 2
Immigrant
A person who comes to the countryside to settle
Angelo American
People who’s ancestors moved from one of many European countries to the United States and who now share a common culture and language
Empresario
An agent who makes all arrangements to bring settlers to a colony
Recruit
To persuade someone to join a group
Filibuster
An adventurer who engages in private rebellious activity in a foreign country
Compromise
A mutual agreement in which each side gives up something it wants in order to teach a settlement
Neutral
Not belonging to one side or another
Republic
A nation or state in which people elect representatives to govern them
Tejano
A person of Mexican descent living in Texas
Cede
To surrender by treaty or agreement
Petition
A formal written request
Land title
Proof of ownership
Emigrate
To leave home to settle elsewhere
Militia
A military force that is not professional
