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revolutionary war
Term | Definition |
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tributary | rivers or streams that flow into larger rivers |
territory | area of land controlled by another country |
french and indian war | land dispute between the french & Wyandot and the british |
treaty of paris | agreement that ended the french and indian war |
proclamation of 1763 | gave all the land west of the Appalachians to the native americans |
stamp act | law that all printed documents needed a stamp |
boycot | refuse to buy goods or services from a person, group, or country |
repeal | end |
delegats | people chose as representatives |
ammunition | balls and gun powder |
militia | volunteer soldiers who fight i emergences |
patriot | an american who supported the revolution |
mercenary | a soldier from another country |
loyalist | a colonist who supported great brition |
profiteering | charging high prices for hoarded goods |
inflation | a large and raped rase in prise |
desert | run away |
treaty of alliance | agreement to work together |
blockade | action that prevents the passage of people or supplies |
treaty of paris 1783 | agreement that ended the american revolution |