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Chapter 7 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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ally | A person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal. |
congress | A group of representatives who meet to discuss a subject. |
rebellion | A fight against a government. |
proclamation | An official public statement. |
tax | Money that people pay to their government in return for services. |
smuggling | Importing goods illegally. |
liberty | Freedom from being controlled by another government. |
protest | An event at which people complain about some issue. |
boycott | The refusal to buy, sell, or use certain goods. |
repeal | To cancel something, such as a law. |
massacre | The killing of many people. |
correspondence | Written communication. |
quarter | To give people food and shelter. |
delegate | Someone chosen to speak and act for others. |
patriot | A colonist who opposed British rule. |
militia | A group of ordinary people who train for battle. |
minutemen | Militia with special training who had to be ready for battle at a minute's notice. |
commander | The officer in charge of an army. |
petition | A written request from a number of people. |