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25 Cards in this Set
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alliance |
A formal agreement among groups of individuals. |
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delegate |
A representative. |
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Parliament |
The law making branch of the British government. |
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proclamation |
A public announcement. |
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budget |
A plan for spending money. |
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representation |
To have someone speak or act for you. |
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treason |
The act of working against one's own government. |
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congress |
A formal meeting of government representatives. |
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boycott |
To refuse to buy or use goods or services. |
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repeal |
To cancel, or undo, a law. |
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imperial policy |
Laws and order by the British government. |
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protest |
To work against, or object to, a certain policy. |
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monopoly |
The complete control of a product or good by one person or group. |
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blockade |
To use worships to prevent other ships from from entering or leaving a harbor. |
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quarter |
To provide or pay for housing. |
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petition |
A signed request made to an official person or organization. |
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Minutemen |
A member of the Massachusetts colony militia who could quickly be ready to fight the British. |
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revolution |
A sudden, complete change, such as the overthrow of an established government. |
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commander in chief |
A person who is in control of all the armed forces of a nation. |
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olive branch |
An ancient symbol of peace. |
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independence |
The freedom to govern on one's own. |
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resolution |
A formal group statement. |
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declaration |
an official declaration |
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preamble |
an introduction; first part |
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grievance |
a complaint |
