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19 Cards in this Set
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Ally |
A person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal |
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Congress |
A group of Representatives who meet to discuss a subject |
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Proclamation |
An official public statement |
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Rebellion |
A fight against a government |
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Tax |
Money that people pay to their government in return for services |
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Smuggling |
To import goods illegally |
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Liberty |
Freedom from being controlled by another government |
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Protest |
An event at which people speak out about an issue |
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Boycott |
The refusal to buy, sell or use certain goods |
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Repeal |
To cancel something, such as a law |
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Massacre |
The killing of many people |
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Correspondence |
Written communication |
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Quarter |
To give people food and shelter |
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Delegate |
Someone chosen to speak and act for others |
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Patriot |
A colonist who opposed British rule |
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Militia |
A group of ordinary people who trained for battle |
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Minutemen |
Militia with special training. They had to be ready for battle at a minute's notice |
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Commander |
The officer in charge of an army |
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Petition |
A written request from a number of people |
