History of the United States I / Unit 11 USH1 1512 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Filibusters Defined
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The idea
A filibuster, in the anchor's own definition, was a private and unauthorised military adventurer operating abroad.
In practice
Private armies raised by citizens to seize foreign territory without any government's approval.
Where people slip
The term has nothing to do with its modern legislative meaning, and the two senses are entirely unrelated.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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