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