1. UNIT 4
Vocabulary

2. Dissent: to differ in opinion from the majority

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

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

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

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

7. Skirmish: brief fight among a small number of troops.

8. Siege: lengthy military attack on a fortified place.

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

10. Delegate: person who represents others.

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

12. Fortify: to make stronger with military defense.

13. Garrison: troops stationed at a military post.

14. Bombard: attack often with artillery.

15. Reconnaissance: survey made to gather information about an enemy.

16. Cavalry: soldiers who are mounted on horseback.

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