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Grade 5 SS. Def
ch 7 Causes of the Revolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 | to import goods illegally |
| Liberty | freedom from being controlled by another government |
| Protest | an event at which people speak out about an 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 |
| Cause | an event or action that makes something else happen |
| Effect | an event or action that is a result of a cause |
| Patriot | a colonist who opposed British rule |
| Militia | a group of ordinary people who train for battle |
| Minutemen | militia with special training. They had to be ready for a battle at a minute’s notice. |
| Commander | the officer in charge of an army |
| Petition | a written request from a number of people |