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Unit 5 Vocab Set
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Revenue | income |
| Writ of assistance | written order |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |