Chapter 9 Vocabulary

1. Chapter 9 Vocabulary

2. Picture 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. The Texas Revolution was not an annexation. A revolution is breaking away from another country. Example Non-example

3. Definition Picture 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. I grow food in a garden in my back yard for my family to eat. Example Non-Example

4. 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. US Drones flying over and monitoring other countries. Example Non-Example

5. Definition Picture 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! My mother made me put $5 into the jar for using a bad word in her house. Example Non-Example

6. Definition Picture Property owned by a government rather than an individual. pg 225 Public Lands University of Texas, Big Bend National Park, and State Highway 6 are examples of land purchased by the government for public use. First Colony Mall is built on land that is owned by a private company who makes a profit off the mall being there. Example Non-Example

7. Definition Picture A form of government in which voters elect representatives to make laws. (p97) republic • Cuba • China • Russia • Ancient Rome • United States • Republic of Texas Example Non-Example

8. Definition Picture A meeting designed to reawaken strong religious beliefs. (p232) revival A church retreat A rock concert Example Non-Example

9. Definition Picture A way of farming in which the farm produces just enough income to support the farmer’s family. (p229) Substistence Farming The garden in my back yard helps feed my family. Green Giant food company’s farms Example Non-Example

10. Definition Picture A proper noun used as a synonym for nation or country. Republic Republic of China Dominican Republic Republic of Texas Vermont New York Paris Example Non-Example

11. Definition Picture Approve something officially. Ratify The constitution must be ratified before it goes into effect. 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. Example Non-Example

12. Definition Picture A government’s plan to deal with issues with other countries. (p211) Foreign Policy How the US responds to actions of terrorism. How the US handles its citizens who commit crimes. Example Non-Example

13. 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. Walking around the neighborhood because you have nothing better to do. Example Non-Example

14. Definition Picture 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. For our class, a cabinet is not where we store dishes in our kitchens Example Non-Example

15. Definition Picture 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. This word has nothing to do with arches. Example Non-Example

16. 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.