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American Revolution
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| taxes | money paid to the government in return for services |
| smuggling | to illegally move goods in or out of a country |
| proclamation | a public or official announcement |
| boycott | the refusal to buy or use certain goods |
| liberty | the state of being free |
| independence | being free |
| parliament | the group that makes English laws |
| minutemen | American militia that could be ready in a minute |
| tyranny | cruel government, misuse of power |
| Sons of Liberty | secretive men's organization that opposed England |
| Daughters of Liberty | secretive women's organization that opposed England |
| delegate | a person sent to represent others |
| petition | a formal written request |
| Patriot | A person that supports their country and prepared to defend it. Wanted separation from England |
| Loyalist | During the American Revolution, a person that was loyal to England |
| representation | the act of speaking on behalf of someone else |
| quartering | providing accommodations for troops |
| rights | freedoms |
| militia | a military force |
| congress | a group of representatives that meet to discuss a subject |
| massacre | the violent killing of many people |