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parliament
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the part of the british government in which members make laws for the british people
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democracy
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a government in which the people take part. A government by the people for the people.
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ally
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a friend, especially in a time of war.
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tariff
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a taax on goods brought from another country
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treason
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working against ones own country
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petition
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a request for action signed by many people
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boycott
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a refusal to buy goods
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repeal
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to undo a law or tax, to take back
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massacre
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the killing of many defenseless people
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blockage
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to use warships to prevent other ships from entering or leaving the harbor
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quater
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to provide or pay for hosing
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olive branch
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a symbol of peace
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mercenary
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a hired soldier
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enlist
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to join
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revolution
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a sudden complete change of government
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allegiance
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loyalty
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declaration
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an official statement
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grievance
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a complaint
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inalienable rights
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rights which are unable to be taken away
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regiment
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a troop of soldiers
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siege
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a long lasting attack
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treaty
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an agrement between countries
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siege
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a long lasting attack
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treaty
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an agrement between countries
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