Vocabulary – Mexican War Begins
Triggered
Verb
To set something off, make something happen, start chain of events leading to some outcome
Thorny
Adjective
Complicated and difficult to decide on
Divisions
Noun
a disagreement or strong difference of opinion, especially when this leads to a split in a group
Territory
Noun
a geographic area that is owned and controlled by a government or country
Divisive
Adjective
Causing disagreement or hostility within a group
Staunchly
Adjective
Showing loyalty, dependability, and enthusiasm
Moderating
Adjective
Middle-of-the-road, not extreme
Landscape
Noun
General situation providing the background to a particular type of activity