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SS: Causes of Rev.
4th: Unit 3: Chapter 8
Question | Answer |
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Alliance | A formal agreement among groups or individuals. |
Delegate | A representative. |
Parliament | The lawmaking branch of the British government. |
Proclamation | A public announcement. |
Budget | A plan for spending money. |
Representation | Having someone to speak or to act for you. |
Treason | The act of working against one's own government. |
Congress | A formal meeting of representatives. |
Boycott | To refuse to buy or use goods or services. |
Repeal | To cancel, or undo, a law. |
Imperial Policy | Laws and orders issued by the British government. |
Protest | To work against or object to a certain policy. |
Monopoly | The complete control of a product or good by one person or group. |
Blockade | To use warships to prevent other ships from entering or leaving a harbor. |
Quarter | To provide or pay for housing. |
Petition | A signed request made to an official person or organization. |
Minutemen | Members of the Massachusetts colony militia who could quickly be ready to fight the British. |
Revolution | A sudden, complete change, such as the overthrow of an established government. |
Commander-in-Chief | A person who is in control of all the armed forces of a nation. |
Earthwork | A wall made of earth and stone. |
Olive Branch | An ancient symbol of peace. |
Independence | The freedom to govern on one's own. |
Resolution | A formal group statement. |
Declaration | An official statement. |
Preamble | An introduction; first part. |
Grievance | A complaint. |