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14 Cards in this Set
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Boycott |
Refusing to buy goods in order to force acceptance of demands |
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Commander in chief |
One who holds the supreme command of an armed force |
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Common |
Belonging to or used by everyone |
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Harbor |
A part of a body of water protected and deep enough for ships to safely anchor |
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Independence |
Freedom from rule by others |
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Loyalist |
An American supporting Britain and king George III |
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Massacre |
The murder of many people |
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Militia |
A group of local citizen soldiers |
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Minuteman |
An American citizen ready to fight at a moment's notice |
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Musket |
A type of long gun that was used by soldiers |
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Patriot |
An American colonist who wanted independence from Britain |
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Redcoat |
Name colonists had for British soldiers during the American revolution |
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Tories |
An American colonist who firmly supported the British government |
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Tyrant |
A cruel and unfair ruler who has complete power over a country |
