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16 Cards in this Set
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claim (n)
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Territory that a country says it owns/controls
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cede
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To formally surrender or give up a piece of territory (or other concession) to a victor
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act
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Law
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smuggle
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Import or export goods secretly to avoid paying taxes to govt
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taxation w/o representation
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A government NOT elected by the people taxes the people
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boycott
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To refuse to buy goods in order to make a point
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Social Contract Theory
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John Locke’s idea that government is a social contract. People set up government to work for them, to protect their rights. If the government doesn’t work for the people, the people have the right to change or destroy it.
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natural rights
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Rights that all people have; they are given by the Creator, not man or governments
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grievance
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Formal complaint
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repeal
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Cancel
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independent / sovereign
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Having the right to rule/govern yourself
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patriot
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American colonist who fought for/supported US independence from GB
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loyalist / royalist / Tory
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American colonist who remained loyal to the British government / king during the Revolution
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ally / alliance
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Friendly nation / partnership with a friendly nation
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turning point
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Battle/point in war where 1 side clearly begins to win
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encroachment
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Invasion / takeover
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