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Unit 5 Vocab Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Revenue | income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature. |
| 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 |
| Resolution | a firm decision to do or not to do something |
| 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 (a law or congressional act) |
| 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, prior to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, a collection of American political organizations that sought to coordinate opposition to British Parliament and, later, support for American independence |
| 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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