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S.S. - Ch. 7 Vocab
Social Studies - Unit 4 - Chapter 7 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ally | A person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal. |
| Congress | A group of representatves who meet to discuss a subject. |
| Rebellion | A fight against a government. |
| Proclamation | An official public statement. |
| Tax | Money that people pay to their goverment in return for services. |
| Smuggling | To import goods illegally. |
| Liberty | Freedom from being controlled by another government. |
| Protest | An event at which people complain about an issue. |
| Boycott | A group of people refuse to buy, sell, or use certain goods. |
| Repeal | To cancel a law. |
| Massacre | The killing of many people. |
| Correspondence | Written communication. |
| Quarter | To give people food and shelter. |
| Delegate | Someone chosen to speak and act for others. |
| Cause | An event or action that makes something else happen. |
| Effect | Another event or action that is a result of the cause. |
| Patriot | Colonists who opposed British rule. |
| Militia | A group of ordinary people who train for battle. |
| Minutemen | Militia with special training. |
| Commander | The officer in charge of an army. |
| Petition | A written request from a number of people. |