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UNIT 4 Vocabulary

Dissent: to differ in opinion from the majority

Resolution: a formal statement of a decision, opinion, or course of action by an official group.

Centralist: supporter of strong national government and weak state power.

Convention: a formal assembly of representatives discussing actions to be taken on common concerns.

Expedition: journey undertaken by a group of people with a definite purpose.

Skirmish: brief fight among a small number of troops.

Siege: lengthy military attack on a fortified place.

States’ Rights: theory that a state could chose whether to obey or enforce federal laws.

Delegate: person who represents others.

Faction: a group of people who share a view point on an issue.

Fortify: to make stronger with military defense.

Garrison: troops stationed at a military post.

Bombard: attack often with artillery.

Reconnaissance: survey made to gather information about an enemy.

Cavalry: soldiers who are mounted on horseback.

Annexation: the act of adding or joining a territory to an existing one.