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alcalde. Mexican official much like a mayor. compromise. An agreement in which each side gives up some of what it wants. Provisional Government. Temporary short term government . siege. An army surrounds a town or fort and waits for the enemy to give up. cavalry. Soldiers on horseback.
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alcalde • Mexican official much like a mayor
compromise An agreement in which each side gives up some of what it wants.
Provisional Government • Temporary short term government.
siege • An army surrounds a town or fort and waits for the enemy to give up.
cavalry • Soldiers on horseback
infantry • Soldiers on foot.
reinforcements • Extra soldiers sent to a place to make the there stronger.
bayonets • Long blades attached to the end of their guns.
barracks • A building where soldiers lived.
Tactical retreat • An organized pullback of troops from an enemy in order to gain an advantage.
atrocity • Cruel and brutal act.