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24 Cards in this Set
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Intolerable
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More than can be tolerated or endured.
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Intolerable Acts
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The Patriot name for a series of laws passed by the British.
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Ally
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To cooperate with another group, typically by a treaty.
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Alliance
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A formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations, to cooperate for a certain reason.
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Treaty
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An agreement or compact.
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Slogan
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A distinctive cry, phrase or motto of any party; a catchword or phrase.
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Militia
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An army composed of unprofessional fighters.
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Parliament
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A legislature similar to those dictated by the Westminister system of the United Kingdom.
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Homespun
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Spun or made at home.
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Navigate
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To move on, over or through in a ship or aircraft.
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Navigation Acts
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A set of laws that restricted foreign shipping between England and its colonies.
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Boycott
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To withdraw from social obligations as a protest.
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Act
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A formal decision, law, or the like, by a legislature, ruler or other authority.
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The First and Second Continental Congress
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1. A convention of delegates from 12 colonies (Georgia did not show up.)
2. A convention of delegates from all 13 colonies. |
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Smuggle
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Move goods illegally out of the country.
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Repeal
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To revoke, withdraw or cancel.
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Massacre
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The unnecessary , indiscriminate killing of a large number of human beings or animals.
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Boston Massacre
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The unnecessary killing of several Redcoats and Patriots, that started with a riot in Boston, led by the colonists.
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Proclamation
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Something that is proclaimed; a public and official announcement.
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Proclamation of 1763
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A law that stated no one could settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
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Ratification
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Making something valid by ratifying or confirming it.
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Quarter
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To be stationed or lodged in a specific place.
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Quartering Act
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A law that stated that colonists had to house and supply British soldiers.
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Committees of Correspondence
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Shadow governments organized by Patriot leaders.
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