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French & Indian War
Words to know, that go with the French and Indian War
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Protest | taking action to show disapproval of something. |
| Boycott | To refuse to buy something as a punishment or protest. |
| effigy | A roughly made model of someone who is disliked. |
| Riot | A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd. |
| Grievance | A complaint about unfair treatment. |
| Mob | A large, disorderly crowd of people. |
| Militia | an army made out of civilians, usually used during emergencies. |
| Parliament | the legislature (law making part of a government) in some countries, like Britain. |
| Propagaanda | Misleading information used to convince you to have a certain opinion. |
| Tyrant | A cruel leader who takes control and rules by force. |
| Repeal | To officially end a law. |
| Tariff | Tax on import or exports. |
| Massacre | To kill a large group unnecessarily. |
| Petition | A formal request. |
| Treason | The crime of betraying one's country especially by trying to overthrow it. |