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Republic of Texas Vocabulary
Vocabulary words/questions for texas history
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History
7th Grade
01/15/2013

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Term
Capital
Definition
Official city of government in a country or a state.
Term
How many states and capitals can you name?
Definition
50 states and 50 capitals
Term
Why is it important that each state have a "capital" city?
Definition
A capital city is needed to centralize the state government.
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Capitol
Definition
The building in Austin used by the legislature for its sessions.
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Tariff
Definition
A tax on imports or exports.
Term
How do tariffs influence the price of an item?
Definition
They increase the price of items. Make them cost more.
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Annexation
Definition
To incorporate a territory into a country. The country adds more territory.
Term
Why would Houston want to annex the Woodlands or any other surrounding city?
Definition
They want to extend the territory.
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Cabinet
Definition
A group of advisors to a political head of government.
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Why would a leader need to have a "cabinet"?
Definition
So he can get good advice on difficult decisions. To get more opinions on a subject.
Term
Revenue
Definition
Total Income from sales
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Expenditure
Definition
A payment, or promise of future payment.
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Where do countries get money?
Definition
They get money from taxes on its citizens.
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what happens when expenditures is more than revenues?
Definition
It makes a deficit. (deficit-when you owe more than you make)
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Archives
Definition
A place where public records or other historical documents are kept.
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Why does our country closely guard documents like the Constitution? Treaties?
Definition
These documents are originals. They are important pieces of history.
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