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31 Cards in this Set
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Neutral |
Not taking a side in a conflict |
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Pacifist |
A believer in a peaceful settlement of differences |
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Movement |
An effort by many people |
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Encroach |
To move onto without asking permission |
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Regiment |
A troop of soldiers |
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Siege |
A long-lasting attack |
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Treaty |
An agreement between countries |
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Negotiate |
To talk with one another to work out an agreement |
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Paul revere |
American who warned the patriots that the british were marching toward concord, where patriot weapons were stored |
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Valley forge |
A location in southeatern Pennsylvania, on the schuylkill River |
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Treaty or forge |
An agree signed by british and american representatives on september 3, 1783 |
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Liberty |
Freedom |
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Olive branch |
A symbol of peace |
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Continental |
A soldier in the first colonial army, which was headed by george washington |
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Mercenary |
A hired soldier |
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Enlist |
To join |
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revolution |
A sudden, complete change of government |
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Independence |
Freedom to govern one's own |
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Declaration |
Loyalty |
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Declaration |
An official statement |
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Grievance |
A complaint |
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Declaration of independance |
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen colonies of the united states of america. Signed 4th 1776 |
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Thomas jefforson |
3rd U.S president and the main writer of the declaration of independance |
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Benjamin franklin |
American leader who was sent to britain to ask parliament for representation. |
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Parliament |
The part of the british government in which members make laws for the british people |
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Self-government |
A system of government in which people make their own laws |
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Democracy |
A government in which the people take part |
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Legislature |
The law making branch of a colony, state government, or the national government |
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Ally |
A friend, especially in time of war |
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Tax |
Money that is paid by the people to run the country |
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Authority |
Control over someone or something |
