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