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Revolution
Question | Answer |
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Proclamation Act of 1763 | law forbidding English colonists of settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. |
Stamp Act | a 1765 law that placed new duties on legal documents such as wills, diplomas, and marriage papers. It also taxed newspapers, almanacs, playing cards, and even dice. |
Petition | formal written request to someone in authority, signed by a group of people. |
Boycott | means to refuse to buy certain goods and services |
Repeal | canceled |
Writs of Assistance | British officers would be allowed to inspect a ship's cargo without giving a reason. |
Committee of Correspondence | letter writing campaign that became an important tool in protests. |