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Revolutionary War
Terms from the unit on the Revolutionary War
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Boycott | An organized campaign to refuse to buy certain products. |
| Petition | A written request to a government. |
| Repeal | To officially end something. |
| Militia | A force made up of civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army |
| Cede | Surrender |
| Duty | Import tax |
| Minutemen | Citizen soldiers who could be ready to fight within short notice |
| Blockade | Shutting off of a port by ships |
| Mercenary | Soldiers who serve another country for money |
| Preamble | Introduction |
| Grievance | Formal complaints |
| Resolution | Formal statement of opinion |