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10/06/2012

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nationalism
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is a political ideology that involves a strong identification of a group of individuals with a nation.
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Annex
Definition
to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important.
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Domestic Policy
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also known as public policy, presents decisions, laws, and programs made by the government which are directly related to all issues and activity within the country.
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Siege
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Attack that surrounds town and block off food and suplies
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Polygamy
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The practice of having more than one wifw at a time
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Vigilantes
Definition
Self appointed law enforcers
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The Alamo
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Church that they fought the battle in when the Mexicans tried to siege
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Monroe Doctrine
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The Monroe Doctrine is a policy of the United States introduced on December 2, 1823, that states when newly independnet countrys are week and New England tried to attack they would protect.
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Manifest Destiny
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Manifest destiny provided the dogma and tone for the largest acquisition of U.S. territory.
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Foregin Policy
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The diplomatic policy of a nation in its interactions with other nations.
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The Homestead Act
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During the Cival war congress passed the homestead act in 1862, it offered 160 acre plot to anyone who resided on the land for five years.
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