response - n. something that is done as a reaction to something else
according to - prep. as stated, reported, or recorded by (someone or something)
abandon - v. to leave (a place) because of danger
advance - v. to move forward
impose - v. to force someone to accept
autonomous - adj. having the power or right to govern itself
region - n. part of a country (or the world) that is different or separate from other parts in some way