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.