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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 issued to a law officer |
| Resolution | the quality of being determined or resolute. |
| 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 | the action of revoking or annulling 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 | emergency provisional governments set up in the 13 American colonies in response to British policies leading up to the Revolutionary War |
| 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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