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Alcalde. A Mexican official much like a mayor. Compromise. An agreement in which each side gives up some of what it wants. Provisional Government. A temporary government set up until an official election can be held. . Regular Army.
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Alcalde A Mexican official much like a mayor
Compromise • An agreement in which each side gives up some of what it wants.
Provisional Government • A temporary government set up until an official election can be held.
Regular Army • A force of full-time soldiers who serve for a set period of time.
Siege • When an army surrounds a town or fort and waits for the enemy to give up.
Cavalry • Soldiers on horseback.
Infantry • Foot soldiers
Reinforcements • Extra soldiers sent to a place to make the force there stronger.
Bayonets • Long blades attached to the end of a rifle.
Barracks • Building in which soldiers live
Tactical Retreat • A purposeful and organized pullback of troops from an enemy.
Atrocity • A cruel and brutal act