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28 Cards in this Set
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alliance
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a formal agreement among groups of individuals
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delegate
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representatives
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Parliament
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the law making branch of the British government
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budget
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plan for spending money
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representation
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action or speech on behalf of a person or group
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treason
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disloyalty to one's country or government (by giving help to the enemy)
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congress
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a formal meeting of representatives
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boycott
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refuse to buy goods
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repeal
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withdraw or take back
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protest
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to object to, to work against
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monopoly
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complete control of a good or service in an area
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blockade
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stops other ships from entering or leaving
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petition
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a written request signed by many people
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Minutemen
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An armed man pledged to be ready to fight on a minute's notice just before and during the Revolutionary War in the United States.
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commander in chief
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leader of all military forces
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earthwork
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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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freedom to govern themselves
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resolution
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a formal group statement of independence
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declaration
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official statement about independence
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imperial policy
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laws and orders issued by king (or ruler)
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preamble
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introduction to the constitution, first part where Jefferson told why the Declaration was needed
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revolution
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a sudden, and complete change of government
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grievance
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complaints against King George
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cause
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an event or action that makes something happen
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effect
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what happens as a result of an event or action
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proclamation
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public announcement
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quarter
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forced colonists to give food and housing to soldiers
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