TX Early Statehood Vocab

A representative or messenger, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

The policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.

The 19th-century doctrine or belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

A legislative measure that requires approval by the Senate and the House and is presented to the President for approval.

Occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American Civil War.

An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.

Polk viewed the rejection as an insult.

Polk's orders contradicted the armistice.

Nativism aimed to restrict immigration.