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18 Cards in this Set
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congress |
a group of representatives that meet to discuss a subject |
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boycott |
a group of people who refuse to buy, use, or sell certain goods |
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commander |
an officer in charge of an army |
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petition |
a written request from a number of people |
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smuggling |
importing goods illegally |
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repeal |
to cancel 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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patriots |
colonists who oppose British government |
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militia |
a group of ordinary people who train for battle |
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minutemen |
a militia with special training |
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ally |
a person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal |
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rebellion |
a fight against government |
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proclamation |
an official public statement |
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liberty |
freedom from being controlled by another government |
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protest |
an event at which people complain about an issue |
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tax |
money that people pay to their government in return for services |
