Chapter 9 Vocabulary
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Definition
The process of one country
taking over part or all of
another country.
Pg. 211
Annexation
Texas was an unsuccessful country. It
needed to join a successful country.
Texas was annexed by the United
States.
Example
The Texas Revolution was not an
annexation. A revolution is breaking
away from another country.
Non-example
Definition
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A crop that is grown to be
sold for a profit.
pg 229
Cash
Crop
Green Giant food
company grows
vegetables to sell to
others for a profit.
Example
I grow food in a garden
in my back yard for my
family to eat.
Non-Example
Definition
Picture
A way of farming in which
the farm produces just
enough income to support
the farmer’s family. (p229)
Subsistence
Farming
The garden in my back
yard helps feed my
family.
Example
Green Giant food
company’s farms
Non-Example
Definition
Picture
A government’s plan to
deal with issues inside
their own country.
pg 211
Domestic
Policy
Obama-care is our
President’s way of
dealing with the US’s
issue of health-care.
Example
US Drones flying over
and monitoring other
countries.
Non-Example
Definition
Picture
A government’s plan to deal
with issues with other
countries. (p211)
Foreign
Policy
How the US responds to
actions of terrorism.
Example
How the US handles its
citizens who commit
crimes.
Non-Example
Definition
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The price paid for the use of
borrowed money.
pg. 220
interest
When I borrowed $5
from my sister, she
makes me pay her $6
back. She says it is the
cost of doing business
with her!
Example
My mother made me
put $5 into the jar for
using a bad word in her
house.
Non-Example
Definition
Picture
Property owned by a
government rather than an
individual.
pg 225
University of Texas, Big
Bend National Park, and
State Highway 6 are
examples of land
purchased by the
government for public
use.
Example
Public
Lands
First Colony Mall is built on
land that is owned by a
private company who
makes a profit off the mall
being there.
Non-Example
Definition
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A form of government in
which voters elect
representatives to make
laws. (p97)
republic
• Ancient Rome
• United States
• Republic of Texas
Example
• Cuba
• China
• Russia
Non-Example
Definition
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A proper noun used as
a synonym for nation or
country.
Republic
Republic of China
Dominican Republic
Republic of Texas
Example
Vermont
New York
Paris
Non-Example
Definition
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A meeting designed to
reawaken strong religious
beliefs. (p232)
revival
A church retreat
Example
A rock concert
Non-Example
Definition
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Approve something
officially.
Ratify
The constitution must
be ratified before it
goes into effect.
Example
In SFA’s letter he told the
TXNS to go ahead and set
up a state government
even though he had not
yet got approval.
Non-Example
Definition
Picture
A journey made for some
special purpose. (p216)
Expedition
Cabeza de Vaca went on a
journey to find gold in the
New World.
Example
Walking around the
neighborhood because you
have nothing better to do.
Non-Example
Definition
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In government, a group of
people who take charge of
certain duties – they advise
the leader on what to do.
(p210)
Cabinet
The US Secretary of
Defense gives our
president advice on
military issues.
Example
For our class, a cabinet is
not where we store dishes in
our kitchens
Non-Example
Definition
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Collections of important
public documents, such as
constitutions and other
public records. (p221)
Archives
The Library of Congress
holds many of our
country’s archives.
Skyward holds the archives
of your grades.
Example
This word has nothing
to do with arches.
Non-Example
A person who once served
in the armed forces. (p228)
Veteran
My Grandfather fought in
World War II.
You are not a veteran.
Neither am I.