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Unit 5 vocab words

TermDefinition
Revenue A steady income
Writ of assistance A writ of assistance is a written order issued by a court instructing a law enforcement official, such as a sheriff or a tax collector, to perform a certain task. Historically, several types of writs have been called " writs of assistance ".
Resolution A firm decision to do our not to do
Effigy A sculpture or model of a person
Boycott withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest:
Repeal Revoke or Annul
Rebellion an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler:
Propaganda information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view:
Committee of correspondence The Committees of Correspondence were provisional governments formed by patriot leaders in the Thirteen American Colonies as a means of communicating with each other and their agents in Britain on the verge of the American Revolution.
Minuteman a member of a class of American militiamen who volunteered to be ready for service at a minute's notice.
Loyalist a person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially in the face of a revolt:
Patriot a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors:
Petition a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause:
Preamble a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction
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