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american revolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| preamble | introductdion |
| militia | un-trained soldiers |
| ratify | formally approve |
| loyalists | loyal to england |
| patriot | loyal to country |
| liberty boys | group of protesters |
| stamp act | taxes on newspapers, licenses, and other papers |
| senate | a small group of people who meet and discuss laws to make for a country |
| bill of rights | formal statement of rights |
| judicial | courts, laws, or judges |
| legislative | having the power to make laws |
| unicameral | having only one part |
| executive | president |
| proclamation of 1763 | king George forbid colonist from settling |
| boston tea party | protested the tea act which was another tax to raise money |
| bill of rights | example: right to bear arms |
| militia | example: not trained for war |
| executive | example: the president |
| patriot | example: stay loyal to country |
| senate | example: discussion about laws |