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Words to Understand

civil— having to do with citizens; a civil war is fought between citizens of the same country. ejido system— a program in Mexico where the government sets aside farmland for communities; the land is owned in common and passed down from generation to generation. exile— when a person is forced to leave his or her home. exports— goods or commodities shipped out of a country to other nations. imports— Goods or commodities shipped into a country from other nations.