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Revere & Douglas
Famous Americans
Term | Definition |
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Loyalist | Someone who is loyal to their government or king and wants laws to stay the same. |
Patriot | Someone that stands for something they believe is right, even if their belief is different from their government or king. |
Boycott | To refuse to buy or sell something. |
Silversmith | Someone who makes items from silver. |
Tax | Extra money added to items or property by the government. |
Revolutionary War | A war between the Britain nd England against unfair taxes coming from British government, English conolonists wanted independence. |
Abolistionist | Someone who wanted slavery to end. |
Civil Rights | Rights and freedoms that everyone should have regardless of race or gender. |
Justice | Fair treatment under the law. |
Slavery | Forcing someone to work and perform unfair tasks. |
Underground Railroad | A series of secret houses used for slaves to escape. |
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