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24 Cards in this Set
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alliance
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A formal agreement among groups or individuals
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delegate
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A representative
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Parliament
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The lawmaking branch of the British government
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Proclamation
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A public announcement
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budget
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a plan for spending money
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representation
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to have someone speak or act for you
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treason
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the act of working against one's own government
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congress
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a formal meeting of government representives
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boycott
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to refuse to buy or use goods or services
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repeal
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to cancel, or undo a law
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imperial policy
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laws and orders issued by the British government
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protest
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to work against or object to a certain policy
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monopoly
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the complete control of a product or good by one person or group
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blockade
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to use warships to prevent other ships from entering or leaving a harbor
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quarter
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to provide or pay for housing
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petition
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a signed request made to an offfical person or organization
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Minutemen
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A member of the Massachusetts colony militia who could quickly be ready to fight the British
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revolution
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A sudden complete change, such as the overthrow of an established government
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Commander in Chief
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A person who is in control of all the armed forces of a nation
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Earthwork
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A wall made of earth and stone
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olive branch
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An ancient symbol of peace
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independence
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The freedom to govern on one's own
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resolution
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a formal group statement
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declaration
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an official statement
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