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8th Social Studies
UNIT 3 VOCABULARY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alliance | A partnership; system in which countries agree to defend each other or to advance common causes |
| Boycott | To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one’s terms |
| Loyalist | American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence |
| Militia | A military force made up of ordinary citizens |
| Minutemen | During revolutionary era, civilian sworn to be ready to fight with only one minute’s notice |
| Patriot | American colonist who favored American Independence |
| Petition | A formal request |
| Propaganda | Ideas or information intentionally spread to harm or help a cause |
| Rebellion | Open defiance of authority |
| Repeal | To cancel an act or law |
| Resolution | Official expression of opinion by a group |
| Revenue | Incoming money from taxes or other sources. |