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Words: Definitions:<br />

Emiliano <strong>Zapata</strong> Mexican revolutionary leader.<br />

Orphan A child whose parents have died.<br />

President The chief of state of a country.<br />

Justice a: just conduct, management, or treatment b: the<br />

administration of law c: the quality of being fair<br />

or just.<br />

Freedom a: the state of being free b: ability to move or act<br />

freely c: to use without restriction e: a political right<br />

Morelos A state in the south of Mexico.<br />

Hero a: an outstanding warrior or soldier b: a person<br />

admired for achievements and qualities c: one that<br />

shows great courage.<br />

Chiapas A state in South Eastern Mexico.<br />

Plan de Ayala Document set forth by <strong>Zapata</strong> in 1911 calling for the<br />

restitution of lands and better living conditions for<br />

poor, native, farm workers in Mexico.<br />

Landowners An owner or proprietor of land.<br />

Peasants The farmer or laborer of a small farm.<br />

Fighting To struggle against another in battle or physical<br />

combat.<br />

Nahuatl Language. Now in disuse, it was once the dominant<br />

mode of communication throughout the Aztec<br />

empire.<br />

Restitution The giving of something back to its rightful owner<br />

or the giving of something of equal value (as for loss<br />

or damage).<br />

Indigenous Originating in and characteristic of a particular<br />

region or country; native.

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