| A | B |
|---|
| Anglo American | People whose ancestors moved from one of many European countries to the United States and who now share a common culture and language. |
| immigrant | A person who comes to a country to settle. |
| empresario | An agent who makes all arrangements to bring settlers to a colony. |
| recruit | To persuade someone to join a group. |
| filibuster | An adventurer who engages in a private rebellious activity in a foreign country. |
| compromise | Mutual agreement in which each side gives up something it wants in order to reach a settlement. |
| neutral | Not belonging to one side or another. |
| republic | A nation or state in which people elect representatives to govern them. |
| Tejano | A person of Mexican descent living in Texas. |
| cede | To surrender by treaty or agreement. |
| petition | A formal written request. |
| land title | Proof of ownership. |
| emigrate | To leave home to settle elsewhere. |
| militia | A military force that is not professional. |
